Defensibility/HSE – Managing a Crisis
Navigating the intersection of Crisis Management and Defensibility is crucial for organizations, as they grapple with escalating penalties for health and safety offenses and the imperative of robust processes to shield against civil claims. In this Market Briefing, Clyde and Co will explore:
Crisis Management
Where organisations are convicted of health and safety offences, the range of sentences now available to the courts are “eye-watering” and individuals prosecuted and convicted of health and safety offences are now liable more than ever to custodial sentences. Whilst prevention is always better than cure, the practical reality is that any incident that will potentially trigger a regulatory investigation should be treated as a crisis and managed appropriately.
Defensibility
Having the right processes in place is vital to the successful defence of civil claims brought against a business. We will consider what a good defence looks like in practice to enable you to have a discussion with your clients.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
Describe the risks and consequences of HSE investigation or prosecution.
Explain successful risk navigation
List points learned in dealing with regulators