CQMS News
Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety news from CQMS. Also, check out recent HSE and Corporate Manslaughter prosecutions.
1st February 2019
A Cumbrian-based steel cladding company has been fined after a worker’s hand became trapped in machinery. Carlisle Crown Court heard how, on 21 October 2015, Matthew […]
31st January 2019
A construction company has today been fined for serious safety failings with regards to the management of asbestos at a site located at Finchley Road, London. […]
24th January 2019
An Essex-based builder has today been sentenced after putting three people at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, in June 2017, Daniel […]
15th January 2019
A farming partnership from Devon has today been sentenced after a young boy suffered a serious leg injury while travelling in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on […]
8th January 2019
Farmers are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace risk or face serious penalties. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) programme […]
21st December 2018
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property. […]
20th December 2018
NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust has today been fined £300,000 after two nurses suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a service user. The Old […]
4th December 2018
A bakery company was fined for safety breaches after employees suffered long term exposure to flour dust, a respiratory sensitiser. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard that between April […]
3rd December 2018
A concrete pumping company and its sole Director have been fined after an employee was struck and killed by concrete. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how on […]
21st November 2018
A residential property development company has been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard […]
19th November 2018
A construction company has been fined after a chauffeur fell to his death at a concealed basement void in a domestic property undergoing construction work. Luton […]
19th November 2018
A former gas engineer has been sentenced after conducting gas work he was no longer registered or competent to do and leaving it in a dangerous […]