How to fight your corner if health and safety claims put you in the dock

4 November 2009

If an employee, unhappy with an aspect of your company’s health and safety, took the matter to an employment tribunal, would you know how to respond?

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Merseyside Branch has organised an ‘Employment tribunal’ workshop on 12 November 2009 at 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AN. This one-day practical workshop will be run by Weightmans LLP, a top-60 UK national law firm, and includes representatives from the firm’s Regulatory Services Unit and Employment teams based in Liverpool.

Chair of the IOSH Merseyside Branch, Peter Williams said:

“This event will help safety practitioners, HR professionals and line managers who may need to attend an employment tribunal as an interested party or to give evidence. Delegates will follow a detailed case study that examines a claim for unfair dismissal involving health and safety issues, this will help them understand the jurisdiction and rules behind tribunals and how cases are prepared, statements are given and the burden of proof is applied.

"There will also be a mock hearing with evidence from various parties, and delegates will be able to play the role of a witness to experience what it’s like to be examined and cross-examined by advocates. Finally, all delegates will be invited to reach a decision, following which the implications will be discussed.”

The workshop costs £55 plus VAT for IOSH members, £75 plus VAT for non-members and lunch will be provided. For more information about the event or to book your place, please email Sue Phillips or call her on +44 (0)116 257 3195.