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Autumn 2017

Prevention is Better

Than Prosecution

Legal Services Defences
There are many ways in which a business can optimise its
Bridget Kiernan has an extensive knowledge of the legalities defensibility in the face of prosecution whether this is in the
of Health and Safety, qualified as a legal executive and form of a civil claim following an accident or criminal
having worked in the legal industry for many years before prosecution from the governing authority. Getting the right
moving into health and safety she has experienced both protection for you and your business is important because
sides of the fence.
in the event of a claim or prosecution you will be reliant on
this protection.
Through experience, hard work along with high standards
Your protection does not just come in the form of your
of professionalism, she has earned the respect of business insurance because if you do not have the prerequisites in
and legal communities alike. During the course of her place your insurance could be rendered null and void,
work, a lot of which was spent working with personal however if you do have all of the prerequisites in place not
injuries, litigation and criminal cases she has come across only will your insurance be valid but you could rely on the
some of the most complex of cases and life shattering defence of Due Diligence.
injuries and understands how important prevention is to All work exposes people to hazards and while most health
management and employees alike.
and safety law applies across-the-board, there are particu-
lar regulations which apply to particular sectors and it’s get-
Knowledge is Power
ting the right protection for you and your business that’s
Knowledge is power and fore-warned is an investment in important.
the future of your business and without it no business is
safe from the minefield that is created when things go
wrong. The potential of personal injury claims, rising
insurance costs and criminal prosecution either by the HSE KDCS Group offer training on a number of legal
or through the court system. Good practice is a prerequisite courses including:
for the success of any business.
● Health & Safety Legislation

● Personal Injury

● Negligence

● Landlord & Tenant

● Food Hygiene

● Proof Reading

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