Episode summary
In this episode, César Gamio and Kizzy Augustin hone in on the importance of addressing psychosocial hazards in the workplace and the consequences of not managing them effectively.
They explore ISO 45003, a set of guidelines for managing psychosocial hazards, outlining how implementation can help organisations avoid legal consequences and demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing.
This episode also outlines the sentencing guidelines for health and safety breaches, which include significant fines even without physical injury. Tune in to find out why Kizzy recommends that businesses consider obtaining ISO 45003 certification...
About Kizzy Augustin
Kizzy is a Partner in the White Collar Crime & Investigations Group at Mishcon de Reya and currently heads the firm's Health and Safety practice. A Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience, she has significant experience in defending companies, senior directors and employees in corporate manslaughter and serious fire/health and safety prosecutions.
She provides preventative consultancy advice to high-profile commercial clients concerning corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK and global health and safety legislation, as well as contentious, strategic advice in response to an actual incident. She also regularly represents clients at court, Enforcement Notice appeals and Coroners' inquests.
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