HSE consultation on cost recovery

The HSE’s plans to introduce a cost recovery scheme are under a three-month consultation period. The plans, which have already been agreed in principle with the government, will see duty holders being fined to cover the HSE’s costs for serving enforcement orders and providing health and safety remedial advice.

More details at hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd235.htm

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