In 2011, the Löfstedt report (‘Reclaiming health and safety for all’: An independent review of health and safety legislation) proposed that the Government looked at introducing a challenge mechanism that allows for cases of incorrect, over-application of health and safety law to be addressed.
The panel has now been launched.
Background
The Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel will look into complaints regarding advice given by HSE or LA inspectors about health and safety which you think is incorrect or goes beyond what is required to control the risk adequately.
The panel consists of independent members who have the competence and experience to assess advice that has been given on regulatory matters.
Before you raise an issue with the panel, you should have first tried to resolve the matter with the Inspector and their manager.
What to expect
Your issue will be put before the panel members who will review it thoroughly and inform you of its findings.
The panel will only consider cases from 30 June 2011 onwards and the outcome will be made available on the HSE website.
The panel’s role is advisory. The regulators will respect the independence of the panel
Contact the Panel: The Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel|
If you are still not satisfied
If you are still not satisfied with the findings of the Independent Regulatory Panel, you can make a complaint through the council corporate complaint and compliment system Have Your Say|
You can also contact your local councillor |and if necessary the Local Government Ombudsman |