Test & inspection advice

Following the launch of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) cost recovery scheme Fee for Intervention (FFI), fall protection specialist Eurosafe Solutions is warning businesses to ensure that their roof access systems are being properly and regularly tested and inspected, in order to minimise the risks of incurring extensive HSE charges.

John Boyle, director of Eurosafe Solutions, said: "This is another good reason why businesses should place their testing and inspection for fall protection systems with a specialist provider. The new rules will mean that any businesses found to be in breach of health and safety laws will have to cover the HSE's costs incurred in investigating and enforcing the legislation. The cost of an investigation can quickly multiply and even a minor breach of the regulations could cost thousands of pounds." He added: "A planned programme of testing and inspection means building owners and facilities managers don't need to worry about arranging tests and re-tests as we take care of the whole thing."