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.
11th January 2021
G-Tekt Europe Manufacturing Limited, a company that manufactures metal pressings and sub-assemblies for the automotive industry, has been fined after a worker was struck by a […]
11th January 2021
Woodworking company, Peter Ramsey & Sons (Denholme) Timber Ltd, has been fined after a worker became entangled in an unguarded drive shaft and suffered serious injuries. […]
11th January 2021
Bodmin builder Thomas Sturgess, has been sentenced after concerns over an unsafe demolition site were raised. Bodmin Magistrates’ Court heard that during December 2017, concerns were […]
11th January 2021
A Wirral-based company that manufactures composite hose products has been fined after an inexperienced agency worker was injured when he was pulled into a spinning lathe, […]
11th January 2021
A manufacturer of carbon-based products, SGL Carbon Fibres Limited (SGL), has been fined following an incident where an employee sustained soft tissue injuries to his right […]
11th January 2021
Emtelle UK Limited, a manufacturer of plastic tubing and blown fibre tubing for telecoms and water piping, has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries […]
11th January 2021
An animal feed processing company has been fined following an incident where part of an employee’s arm was severed by a moving conveyor. Chesterfield Justice Centre […]
11th January 2021
Wembley Scaffolding Services Limited has been fined following an incident where a worker fell five metres and suffered a fatal head injury. Southwark Crown Court heard […]
11th January 2021
A specialist industrial services company has been fined after a worker suffered a fatal injury whilst cleaning waste-water pipes. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 18 […]
28th August 2020
A company specialising in landscaping and garden machinery has been fined following an incident where a worker suffered head injuries on site at a school in […]
27th August 2020
Three construction companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal injuries while demolishing a two-storey building in preparation for a development project. Portsmouth Crown Court […]
21st August 2020
A bakery has been fined after an employee amputated his right hand on a bagel production line. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard how the employee was able […]