We often hear from clients that they would like to simply to protected from prosecution and civil claims.  On the face of it, this sounds relatively simple and achievable but reality then bites and we have to explain why no one can guarantee this – not even us!

However, a client can often be their own worst enemy on this front and here’s why;

1. a client will ask us to produce risk assessments and method statements, this we do but we ask that the client reviews these documents with their staff to ensure they are appropriate and proportional;
2. a client will like the paperwork which we produce, and so will their clients, but they won’t always work to this paperwork we supply;
3. we will include space in our RAMS for simple checks and measures to ensure that what is written takes place but a client often won’t carry out these checks;
4. we will ask that the client reviews everything within the safety policy to ensure that it reflects what they do, it stands as a commitment on how they will control risk in their business but a client won’t always do this;
5. It might also be worth writing down what you choose not to do as well as what you did as this can make the difference should an accident need to be defended.

We know that you’re busy but they old adage rings true;

“you don’t get what you want, you get what you really want!”

In other words, you have to really want to control risk and protect your business in order to achieve that goal.  That means time, effort and resources.  If you’re not happy with the documents produced tell your consultant.  If they need to be changed 20 times to get them right we’re always happy to do that – if you don’t believe that then put us to the test.

We believe that businesses can get to a place where they are protected from prosecution, Fee For Intervention and No Win No Fee actions. The question is how much you want it…