Where did the money go?
Get ready for cutbacks. The HSE’s Business Plan 2016/17 indicates that the organisation will have to cope with a reduction in funding from central government (see The next step ). It identifies that in 2019/20 it will receive £100 million less than in 2009/10.
Current year. In 2016/17 the HSE’s budget will be £141 million. It will generate £94 million; this includes revenue from the fee for intervention scheme and income from fees and licensing.
How is it going to cope? The HSE’s PR department states that it will easily cope and will continue to fulfil all of its functions. However, it isn’t able to have the presence it once commanded (see, yr.14, iss,16, pg.3 ). In short, the budget cuts will mean that there will be fewer inspectors on the ground.
But? However, when the HSE does get its claws into a company, it’s definitely going to leave its mark (see, yr.14, iss.16, pg.1 ). Be it in court, or even during a routine inspection, getting paid for its time will be a top priority.
Tip. Don’t let your guard drop. You might not see inspectors so often, but they are about and if they do catch up with you it could be a costly experience.
For a copy of the HSE’s Business Plan 2016/17, visit http://tipsandadvice-healthandsafety.co.uk/download (HS 14.16.08).
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