Fee for intervention FFI - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:09, 23 November 2020

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	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closed on 2 June 2017. Following the consultation, HSE launched a revised process for considering disputes of invoices issued under the fee for intervention scheme. This involves all disputes being considered by a panel independent of HSE.		In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closed on 2 June 2017. Following the consultation, HSE launched a revised process for considering disputes of invoices issued under the fee for intervention scheme. This involves all disputes being considered by a panel independent of HSE.

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152.71.55.216 at 23:21, 9 February 2020

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	* General, limited and limited liability parternships.		* General, limited and limited liability parternships.

−	A material breach of the law is charged at ~~£124~~ per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.	+	A material breach of the law is charged at £154 per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.

	In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.		In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.

Designing Buildings at 10:04, 8 February 2018

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	In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.		In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.

−	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closed on 2 June 2017.	+	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closed on 2 June 2017. Following the consultation, HSE launched a revised process for considering disputes of invoices issued under the fee for intervention scheme. This involves all disputes being considered by a panel independent of HSE.

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Designing Buildings at 10:02, 8 February 2018

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	In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.		In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.

−	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation ~~closes~~ on 2 June 2017.	+	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closed on 2 June 2017.

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Designing Buildings at 14:10, 7 February 2018

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−	In 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced a ~~[http://www.hse.gov.uk/~~fee-for-intervention~~/what-is-ffi.htm fee for intervention]~~ (FFI) scheme which allows them to charge companies where safety breaches are found. If the HSE undertakes inspections and no material breaches are found, or the company is compliant, no charges are made.	+	In 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced a fee for intervention (FFI) scheme which allows them to charge companies where safety breaches are found. If the HSE undertakes inspections and no material breaches are found, or the company is compliant, no charges are made.

	An independent review of the fee for intervention scheme was undertaken in 2013 which found that its application had been successful and there was no ‘viable alternative’ which could meet the aim of shifting the cost of regulating work place health and safety away from the taxpayer to those who break the law.		An independent review of the fee for intervention scheme was undertaken in 2013 which found that its application had been successful and there was no ‘viable alternative’ which could meet the aim of shifting the cost of regulating work place health and safety away from the taxpayer to those who break the law.
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	A material breach of the law is charged at £124 per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.		A material breach of the law is charged at £124 per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.
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−	~~Detailed guidance is provided in the HSE booklet ‘[http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention]’.~~

	In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.		In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.
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	In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.		In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.

−	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the ~~propose~~ changes]. The consultation closes on 2 June 2017.	+	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the proposed changes]. The consultation closes on 2 June 2017.

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	* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.		* Reporting accidents and injuries on construction sites.
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−	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention].
−	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm Health and Safety Executive Fee for Intervention].

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Designing Buildings at 11:11, 12 January 2018

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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

−	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse48.pdf Fee for intervention: What you need to know].
	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention].
	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm Health and Safety Executive Fee for Intervention].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm Health and Safety Executive Fee for Intervention].

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Designing Buildings at 11:11, 12 January 2018

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	A material breach of the law is charged at £124 per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.		A material breach of the law is charged at £124 per hour and the total number of hours charged is based on the time it takes to identify the breach and remedy it.

−	Detailed guidance is provided in the HSE booklet ‘[http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention]’ ~~and a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse48.pdf summary document] is also available~~.	+	Detailed guidance is provided in the HSE booklet ‘[http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention]’.

	In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.		In October 2015 it was reported that invoices issued to construction companies under the scheme for costs recovery had increased by 40% in the three years since it was introduced. See 40% increase in HSE cost recovery invoices for more information.

Designing Buildings at 11:09, 12 January 2018

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	In 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm fee for intervention] (FFI) scheme which allows them to charge companies where safety breaches are found. If the HSE undertakes inspections and no material breaches are found, or the company is compliant, no charges are made.		In 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm fee for intervention] (FFI) scheme which allows them to charge companies where safety breaches are found. If the HSE undertakes inspections and no material breaches are found, or the company is compliant, no charges are made.

−	An ~~[http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/~~independent~~-ffi-~~review~~-panel-final-report-2014.pdf independent review]~~ of the fee for intervention scheme was undertaken in 2013 which found that its application had been successful and there was no ‘viable alternative’ which could meet the aim of shifting the cost of regulating work place health and safety away from the taxpayer to those who break the law.	+	An independent review of the fee for intervention scheme was undertaken in 2013 which found that its application had been successful and there was no ‘viable alternative’ which could meet the aim of shifting the cost of regulating work place health and safety away from the taxpayer to those who break the law.

	It is only necessary for a charge to be levied on a company when a material breach is found. This is considered to be where there has been a contravention of health and safety law that requires a notice in writing to be issued.		It is only necessary for a charge to be levied on a company when a material breach is found. This is considered to be where there has been a contravention of health and safety law that requires a notice in writing to be issued.
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	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse47.pdf Guidance on the application of Fee for Intervention].
	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm Health and Safety Executive Fee for Intervention].		* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/what-is-ffi.htm Health and Safety Executive Fee for Intervention].
−	* [http://www.hse.gov.uk/fee-for-intervention/independent-ffi-review-panel-final-report-2014.pdf Fee for Intervention, Independent review].

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86.173.158.233 at 12:23, 25 April 2017

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	In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.		In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.
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		+	In April 2017, HSE began a [http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd284.htm consultation into the propose changes]. The consultation closes on 2 June 2017.

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Designing Buildings at 09:47, 3 March 2017

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	In February 2017, proposals were put forward for an impartial body to rule on disputes over fees. An HSE spokesperson said; “HSE has always kept the dispute process under review and following a recent application for a judicial review we believe the time is right to move to a dispute process which is completely independent of HSE.”		In February 2017, proposals were put forward for an impartial body to rule on disputes over fees. An HSE spokesperson said; “HSE has always kept the dispute process under review and following a recent application for a judicial review we believe the time is right to move to a dispute process which is completely independent of HSE.”
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		+	In March 2017, it was reported that changes would include; a right for dutyholders to obtain evidence used by HSE; an independent appeals panel and a right to make submissions to the appeals panel. The changes must be in place by 1 September 2017 to avoid further court action.

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