Closing the Gaps | Preventing costly H&S failures in your business
Are you confident your business is safe – or are you one incident away from a costly disaster?
This practical, straight-talking webinar will help you understand where risk typically hides, what the law expects from businesses in 2026, and the steps you should be taking now to protect your people and your organisation – before enforcement action or an avoidable accident creates lasting impact.
26 March | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
For UK businesses, health and safety isn’t optional – it’s a legal responsibility. Yet many well-run small businesses operate with serious compliance gaps that only come to light after an incident, inspection or claim.
When that happens, the consequences can be severe – substantial fines, director liability, lost productivity, compensation claims, reputational damage and, in some cases, long-term business disruption or closure. For smaller organisations in particular, recovery is not always guaranteed.
What's on the agenda
- The most common health and safety risks in small businesses – and why they’re often overlooked: Including risk assessments, slips and trips, manual handling, and training gaps.
- How to meet your legal responsibilities with confidence: What the law requires from directors and leaders – and how to implement it effectively.
- How to prevent incidents escalating into major disruption: A practical look at how accidents develop into financial and operational impact – and how to stop that chain reaction.
- Five priority actions to strengthen compliance: Clear steps to reduce risk and improve resilience
You’ll leave with a clear, practical plan to make your business safer, more compliant and better prepared for the unexpected.
Why this matters
Regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity continue to increase. When things go wrong, the consequences can include:
- Substantial financial penalties
- Personal liability for directors
- Lost working days and increased insurance premiums
- Reduced staff morale and loss of customer trust
- Operational disruption and reputational damage
In most cases, these outcomes are avoidable with proportionate systems and clear accountability in place.
Got a question?
We know Health & Safety challenges raise a lot of questions, which is why we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A. Got a burning question? Submit it when you register, and we’ll aim to address as many as possible during the session.
Can't make the live session?
No problem – register anyway and we’ll send you the on-demand recording along with a selection of helpful resources.
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