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Virtual Mock Health & Safety Criminal Trial
Would your organisation’s safety arrangements stand up to scrutiny in court?
Risk assessments, training records and safety procedures can tell one story on paper. Following a serious accident, the evidence may reveal another.
Join WorkNest for a FREE virtual mock health and safety criminal trial and see how an organisation’s decisions, actions and records are examined in court.
This interactive online event follows a fictional prosecution involving a seriously injured contractor. You’ll hear witnesses challenged under cross-examination and weigh up the evidence for yourself. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where safety arrangements can fall short and what this could mean for your organisation.
You won’t just learn about legal requirements – you’ll experience a real-world trial in action, culminating in a crucial question: did the company take all reasonable steps to prevent this tragic accident?
What’s on the agenda?
Through this fictional case, you’ll:
Understand what follows a serious workplace incident, from the HSE investigation to criminal proceedings.
See how safety arrangements are tested in court, including risk assessments, training, inspections and contractor management.
Recognise the importance of evidence, and how records and witness accounts can support or challenge a company’s position.
Explore what “reasonably practicable” means, and how the arguments are examined during a prosecution.
Experience witness questioning and cross-examination, seeing how decisions made at work come under scrutiny.
Consider the implications for your organisation, including where your arrangements may need closer attention.
The case: HSE v Northfield Facilities Management
A contractor falls through the floor of a lift plant room while working on site, sustaining serious injuries.
The HSE alleges that Northfield Facilities Management failed to properly manage the risks associated with the work and that inadequate arrangements contributed to the accident.
You’ll hear the prosecution and defence examine the company’s risk assessments, control measures, training, inspection and maintenance procedures, and arrangements for managing contractors.
Did the company do everything reasonably practicable to manage the risk? Hear both sides and reach your own view before the verdict is delivered.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for people responsible for workplace safety, business risk and contractor management, including:
Business owners, directors and senior managers
Health & safety professionals
HR, operations and risk professionals
Facilities, estates and contractor managers
The scenario focuses on facilities management, but the issues explored are relevant to organisations across all sectors.
What to expect on the day
The three-hour session will include:
An overview of the legal framework and HSE investigation process
An introduction to the case and supporting evidence
Prosecution and defence witness questioning
Closing speeches and the judge’s summing up
The verdict and sentencing, if appropriate
Live Q&A
A 15-minute break is included at 11.00 am.
Preparing for the session
To help you get the most from the experience, everyone who registers will receive a trial bundle and evidence pack before the event.
Reading through the materials beforehand will help you follow the evidence and consider the arguments as the case unfolds.
Got a question?
The session will finish with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions about the issues raised during the trial.
See what happens when workplace safety decisions reach the courtroom and consider what the evidence could reveal about your own organisation.
Will you find the company guilty? Join us, hear the evidence and decide for yourself.
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Having attended a few WorkNest webinars, I am always impressed with the no-nonsense, well-balanced guidance they provide. Their advice gives me confidence to deal with situations that may arise in an appropriate way and the fact that they follow up with answers to all the questions posed during the webinar is an added bonus.
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Having attended a few WorkNest webinars, I am always impressed with the no-nonsense, well-balanced guidance they provide. Their advice gives me confidence to deal with situations that may arise in an appropriate way and the fact that they follow up with answers to all the questions posed during the webinar is an added bonus.
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