Health and Safety Inspectors and Fire Safety Officers often undertake joint visits and share intelligence on businesses that are non-complaint with the relevant legislation. e.g. If Fire Exits are badly blocked during a Health and Safety Inspection, Health and Safety Inspectors will share this information with the Fire Service.
In cases where Statutory Notices are served on issues that overlap Health and Safety and Fire Safety then the relevant case officers communicate to ensure no conflict of interests arise to produce the best outcomes for the businesses involved.
Shop safe is an initiative that is often undertaken during the run up to Christmas. Joint visits are undertaken to ensure businesses are not operating dangerously during this busy time of year. Often businesses will have stock rooms that are over-stocked and poorly managed.
The joint visits look at several key areas;
If no obvious issues are noted then the visit will be quick, however if issues are found then officers will take time to ensure the matter is dealt with quickly and efficiently.
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