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.
24th November 2021

Builder fined for unsafe removal of asbestos

A builer has been fined after disturbing asbestos and removing it without adequate precautions at a pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Salisbury Magistrates’ Court heard how, on […]