Workplace health & safety investigations and prosecutions

When an accident happens in the workplace, it is often difficult for an employer to know what to do.  

Naturally, the first priority is the physical wellbeing of the injured employee or customer but when this immediate concern is addressed, there are often: 

• emotional repercussions for witnesses or other parties;
• liability and insurance issues to be addressed;
• intrusive investigations by Industrial Inspectors and the Police, often leading to prosecutions with significant potential financial penalties for employers or the possibility of lengthy imprisonment;
• workplace practices and procedures that can and should be improved;  
• media inquiries to be responded to.

It is important for employers to respond to accidents quickly in order to minimise the risk of prosecution, heavy penalties and further injuries occurring in the future.  John Sneddon has experience in this area and can provide practical, timely and valuable advice at this turbulent time. 

For more information contact John Sneddon.