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
An industrial packaging manufacturer and its Cheshire based maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the Cheshire factory when dismantling a large industrial […]
8th June 2021
National gas utility company National Grid Gas plc has been fined for failing to ensure its records relating to gas risers in some high-rise multi occupancy […]
8th June 2021
A roofer was fatally injured when he fell six metres whilst working on a replacement roof at a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool. Liverpool Crown Court heard […]
8th June 2021
HSE is working with Slough Borough Council to carry out spot check calls, visits and inspections on businesses in Slough to check they have COVID-secure measures […]
8th June 2021
A carpet sample book manufacturer has been fined after two workers were seriously injured in an incident where a forklift truck crashed into an onsite refuse […]
8th June 2021
Two companies have been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries by falling approximately three metres through a hole cut into a floor during the refurbishment […]
8th June 2021
An unregistered self-employed kitchen fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work. Exeter Crown Court heard how Brian Squibb, trading as BKS Kitchens and […]
8th June 2021
A sawmill company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when a lift conveyor collapsed on top of him. Hereford Crown Court heard how […]
8th June 2021
An engineering company has been fined after a worker’s hand was caught in a metalworking lathe resulting in serious injuries to his hand and arm. Manchester […]
8th June 2021
HSE is working with Telford & Wrekin Council to carry out spot checks and inspections on businesses in Telford to check they have COVID-secure measures in […]
8th June 2021
A sole trader who operated a construction and demolition waste recycling business has been given a suspended prison sentence after a worker sustained serious crush injuries […]
8th June 2021
Littleborough based company Ken Mills Engineering Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a 48-year-old worker suffered a life-threatening injury. Leeds Crown Court heard that […]