Failing to comply with H&S procedures - Organisation

• Investigation


  The organisation can be investigated by the HSE following a report of an injury or a suspected unsafe working practice which may breach health and safety legislation.
• Informal Warning


  The organisation can receive an informal warning, verbally or in writing by the HSE.
• Improvement Notice


  The organisation can be issued with an improvement notice which requires that any breach of legislation is corrected within a specific time period by the HSE.
• Temporarily Closed Down


  The organisation's workplace can be temporarily closed down if the breach of health and safety legislation is significant.
• Shut Down Permanently


  The organisation's workplace can be shut down permanently without notice.
• Fine or be Prosecuted


  The organisation can receive a fine or be prosecuted. A breach of H&S can carry a fine of up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment, or both.