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David Associates Ltd

New Corporate Manslaughter Regulations will place a greater emphasis on
Health and safety in the Workplace, but will not create more liability for a company
that demonstrates a good safety culture. Strong leadership on health and safety
combined with sound and effective management makes good business sense.

How can a consultant help? - The smaller business often cannot afford to employ a full time Health and Safety person, so for many managers it becomes an 'add on' to their already busy schedule. A consultant will assist you to create the documentation and will advise on safe systems of work and speed up the route to compliance. They will train you and your staff in the essentials for successful H&S management and will monitor changes in the law and best practice then advise you how to comply with change.

The Secret of successful Health and Safety Management - Most businesses that survive their start up period have the necessary management skills to manage their Health and Safety issues too. What they lack is the time to research the legislation and guidance to enable them to be fully compliant and the background knowledge to create the systems necessary to facilitate H & S management.