This seminar is aimed at showing public sector organisations how to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation. It looks at the role of the Health and Safety Authority, corporate offences and personal liability for breaches of health and safety legislation. At the end of the seminar delegates will:

·          understand how health and safety legislation applies to public authorities and the role of the HSA

·          understand the implications of breaches of health and safety legislation

·          be able to prevent accidents and reduce liability for prosecution through health and safety audits

·          be able to address the fallout from major accidents through effective communications planning