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Fee for Intervention: Compliant Businesses & Material Breaches Update

An update on the Fee for Intervention scheme - compliant businesses won't pay a fee, recovery of costs for material breaches, invoicing procedures, exclusions, and ongoing discussions with DWP/Treasury for further clarity and guidance.

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Fee for Intervention: Compliant Businesses & Material Breaches Update

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  1. Fee for Intervention An update

  2. Fee for Intervention • Compliant businesses will not pay a fee • Recovery of costs for material breach • Current cost £124 per hour • Prosecution costs sought through the courts • Invoicing every two months with 30 days to pay • Queries and disputes process established

  3. Material breach “A material breach is when, in the opinion of the HSE inspector, there has been a contravention of health and safety law that requires them to notify the dutyholder, in writing, of that opinion ”

  4. Scope - exclusions • Existing permissioning regimes • Including Asbestos • Local Authorities • Self-employed dutyholders (putting only themselves at risk) • Non-Health and Safety at Work Act legislation • Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance • Fire – Regulatory Reform Orders

  5. Fee for Intervention • Thank you for input provided on guidance • Discussions continue - DWP/Treasury • Inspector and Visiting officer briefing • ‘Shadow’ running by HSE staff • Looking to develop further clarity: • on the multi-duty holder scenario • clarity on asbestos and fire issues • Communication and advice

  6. In summary • Compliant businesses will not pay a fee • Recovery of costs for material breach • Preparations underway for go live • Guidance will be available via HSE’s website • Working with industry to provide explanation and advice

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