Enforcement decision - Stage 1 : Make enforcement decision

If there is actual risk of serious personal injury:

• take immediate action under HSWA sections 22/25 in accordance with the EMM

For guidance on this, please see:

• EMM Stage 2: actual risk of serious personal injury

In all cases where an enforcement decision is required

• apply the EMM

For guidance on this, please see:

• EMM Stage 3: gap analysis & all subsequent stages

If a record of the formal application of the EMM might be required:

• check when a formal record is to be kept
• use form EMM 1 to record the formal application of the EMM
•  follow instructions in the frequently asked questions on the completion & retention of EMM 1