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.
8th June 2021
A waste recycling firm, its director and site manager have been sentenced after an employee died and a second employee was seriously injured when they became […]
8th June 2021
A livestock feed manufacturer has been fined after an employee’s fingers were severed by machinery at a Carlisle feed mill. Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard how on […]
8th June 2021
Country Style Foods Ltd were sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker was impaled upon a set of ‘airline’ style steps. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard […]
8th June 2021
A Southport waste and recycling company has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries to his arm when it became entangled in the automatic roof […]
8th June 2021
A roofing company has been fined after an employee fell through an industrial roof light, sustaining fatal injuries. Basildon Crown Court heard how on 25 February […]
8th June 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working with Hull City Council to carry out spot check calls, visits and inspections on businesses in Hull to check […]
8th June 2021
A north west contractor has been sentenced after disturbing asbestos during demolition works and damaging underground cables that resulted in severe disruption to services. Blackpool Magistrates’ […]
8th June 2021
A metal supplier has been fined after an employee suffered multiple fractures to the hand and wrist when he was polishing a metal bar with a […]
8th June 2021
Property partnership Alex Brewster and Sons has been fined £4,000 after an employee fell through a roof light. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how on 19 April […]
8th June 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). […]
8th June 2021
A landlord has been sentenced for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property in accordance with the law. Swansea Magistrates’ Court heard that […]
8th June 2021
A construction company and a property management company have both been fined after failing to manage asbestos safely during a refurbishment of a former office block […]