Understanding and implementing Health & Safety requirements can be time consuming and complex, but non-compliance with the regulations can place your staff and business at risk as well as lead to substantial fines, or even closure of your business.
The RMI’s Health and Safety Service aims to ensure all of its members full comply with the many complex legislative demands placed upon modern automotive businesses.
Our structured assessment and monitoring system is designed to cater specifically for the motor industry.
Our team of qualified, experienced Health & Safety professionals will deliver a bespoke service with regular visits to update your documentation, keep you up to date with the latest legislation and proactively develop the safety culture in your business. This service will also help to protect your business against costly Fee for Intervention charges if breaches are found in your HSE inspection.
Our Services Include:
- Risk Assessment
- COVID-19 support
- COSHH Assessment
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Health & Safety Accident Book
- Health & Safety Legislation updates
- Health & Safety policy and statement
- PPE form
- Health & Safety recommendations
- Health & Safety helpline
- Fire Log
HSE and Fee for Intervention costs
Maintaining an active Health and Safety presence is more important for bodyshops than ever, as a HSE inspection can be a costly expense. HSE rules mean that an inspection could potentially cost £129 per hour for any contraventions – eating into your business’ profits. HSE’s website states:
“The fee payable by dutyholders found to be in material breach of the law is £129 per hour. The total amount to be recovered will be based on the amount of time it takes HSE to identify and conclude its regulatory action, in relation to the material breach (including associated office work), multiplied by the relevant hourly rate. This will include part hours.” HSE.gov.uk.
Due to these heavy charges, if your garage does not keep on top of the latest legislation, a visit from HSE could become very costly, very quickly. However, the RMI are dedicated to ensuring that bodyshops stay ahead of any Health and Safety issues and operate at their best.
Call 01788 225 908 or email enquiries@rmif.co.uk for more information about the RMI’s Health & Safety Service and to arrange your bespoke plan.
