Notice
Stage 2: Discuss notice
Step 2.1
For: Inspector
Is a notice now likely to be served?
If a notice is now likely to be served:
- discuss the proposed notice with the dutyholder or a representative with authority to speak on their behalf or, if impracticable, discuss as soon as possible after serving it
- inform employees or their representatives of the proposed action or, if impracticable, inform them as soon as possible after serving it
- consult other HSE colleagues where there is joint responsibility for
regulation at the site
- consult any HSE multi-site account holder on the proposed action
- consult HSE colleagues where any specialist advice is needed
- discuss with line manager if there are problematic, contentious or
sensitive issues or
the notice covers issues likely to attract strong public or media interest
or concern
- consult other regulators where enforcement responsibilities potentially
overlap
- in particular, consult the Fire Authority before serving a notice
which is likely to affect the means of escape in the event of a fire
For guidance on this, please see:
And in ND:
In ND:
- ensure the argument/reasoning supporting the issue of the notice is recorded appropriately: in a visit or project assessment report or in a note on the file
If, in the event, it is decided a notice will not be served, in all cases:
- record the reasons for this decision
Next: Stage 3: Prepare notice
