Breaching legisation

Question 1

If a business does not comply with health and safety legislation, the HSE can…

Answer 1

• enter and inspect premises without warning
• provide advice
• shut down premises
• impose a fine or prosecute if necessary

Question 2

If a employee does not comply with health and safety legislation, the business can…

Answer 2

• give a verbal warning
• written warning
• final suspension warning
• suspension
• dismissal
• fine
• demotion

Question 3

general consequences of breaching legislation

Answer 3

• customers lose confidence in the organisation and do not want to deal with them again
• the organisation may face legal procedures and fines for non-compliance
• negative publicity for the organisation
• customers flock to competitors leading to a drop in sales and profits