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
Montracon Limited has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered head injuries after falling from a stepladder. Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard that the 57-year-old […]
24th November 2021
A waste management and skip hire company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a reversing vehicle. Mold Magistrates’ […]
24th November 2021
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 […]
24th November 2021
Royston Lead Limited have been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker’s hand became trapped in a stamping machine. Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 16 […]
24th November 2021
A director of a former car salvage company has been jailed for failing to comply with HSE enforcement notices served to protect the health and safety […]
24th November 2021
Two companies have been fined following an incident where a security guard died after being found lying face down and hypothermic, in deep snow, at a […]
24th November 2021
A self-employed tree surgeon has been fined after a 16-year-old employee suffered serious injuries following a chainsaw incident. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how on 19 March […]
24th November 2021
A commercial vehicle servicing and repair company has been fined after two workers suffered serious burns when flammable brake cleaning fluid ignited causing a fire. Birmingham […]
24th November 2021
A polymer distribution company has been fined after an employee’s hand was trapped in machinery whilst attempting to remove a blockage. Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, […]
24th November 2021
A Bradford-based construction company has been fined after an employee was injured at work leading to significant sight loss in his right eye. Manchester Magistrates’ Court […]
24th November 2021
Trevor Cook Construction Ltd has been fined after a roof worker fell six metres through a fragile roof sheet whilst working on a barn at a […]
24th November 2021
A landlord has been fined and sentenced to a 12-month community order for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property. Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard […]