Recent Prosecutions
It is essential to have robust Health and Safety procedures in place to protect your business, workforce, and yourself from accidents, especially in the current harsh economic climate.
CQMS Ltd urges all employers to review their arrangements, procedures, supervision, and employee competency to ensure they are taking all reasonable steps to prevent workplace injuries and dangerous occurrences.
The cases mentioned below are taken from the press and serve as a stark reminder of what can happen when the arrangements are inadequate.
3rd March 2022
The managing director and the director of a printing company, have been fined for safety breaches after organising the unlicensed removal of asbestos insulation board by […]
3rd March 2022
Metals fabrication company MTL Advanced Limited have been sentenced for health breaches after several workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) or carpal tunnel […]
3rd March 2022
HC-One Limited has been fined following an incident when a care home resident choked to death on a jam doughnut. Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that, on […]
3rd March 2022
A construction company has been fined after an employee died as a result of falling from a mobile tower. Cambridge Magistrates Court heard how, on 15 […]
3rd March 2022
22 inspectors dispatched to carry out inspections in Sheffield and Rotherham. 12 fatalities and 594 serious injuries reported in five years. HSE will take enforcement action […]
3rd March 2022
A contractor and a water management company have been fined after a worker was injured when he was hit by a 1.5 tonne water valve. Newcastle […]
3rd March 2022
A gas installer has been fined after repeatedly carrying out gas work whilst falsely claiming to be gas safe registered. Cardiff Crown Court heard how, between […]
3rd March 2022
A glass and glazing company which installs and repairs glass windscreens and side windows to buses, coaches, motor homes and trains, has been fined for failing […]
3rd March 2022
A company, which manufactures self-adhesive vinyl and other coated plastic films has been fined after an employee’s hand became caught between two driven rollers and was […]
3rd March 2022
A construction company and its groundworks contractor have been fined after unsafe excavation work left a worker with serious burns to his hand and arm. High […]
3rd March 2022
Staffordshire County Council has been prosecuted for failing to inspect and maintain trees on a public footpath, following the death of a member of the public. […]
3rd March 2022
A self-employed gas engineer, trading as Shabba Gas Services Plumbing and Heating Engineer, has been fined for carrying out unsafe gas work after installing a boiler […]