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Health and safety case study
Margaret ran a shop and employed a workforce of seven staff.
The building was old and access to the staff room was through a small
yard.
Margaret was visited by an environmental Health Officer
(EHO) who stated that she must construct a covered walkway to the restroom.
This would involve considerable expense that the company could not afford
and we advised that she place an appeal.
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We liased with the EHO and made several alternative suggestions
to resolve the problem at less expense; however these were rejected and
the matter went to a hearing.
Our health and safety executives represented Margaret and
successfully negotiated an alternative solution on her behalf. The costs
of representation were paid by her Essential Business Advice policy.
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