Practice 8.2 Range of enforcement mechanisms

Examples of notable practice:

Range of enforcement mechanisms

HSE inspectors have a range of enforcement mechanisms, from verbal advice to prosecution. The level of enforcement is determined by

• Health and Safety Commissions Enforcement Policy Statement: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsc15.pdf (opens new window)
• Health and Safety Executive Enforcement Management Model: www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/emm.pdf (opens new window)

And sector specific enforcement guidance, based upon the two documents above.