Health and Safety Executive

Investigation
Stage 1: Receive incident details - Additional guidance

Definition of "incidents of special interest"

Incidents of special interest arise from:

  • the severity of the incident
  • the degree of public concern
  • the nature and extent of HSE's previous involvement

Combined with the potential for:

  • substantial press and media interest
  • substantial public and pressure group interest
  • Parliamentary interest
  • local government interest

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Updated 24.02.09