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.
20th March 2020
A manufacturing company has been fined after an employee’s arm was dragged into a press roller. Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard that on 19 June 2019, an […]
18th March 2020
A Blackburn logistics company has been fined after failing to provide fall protection for workers replacing the roof of its premises. Blackpool Magistrates’ Court heard how, […]
11th March 2020
A landlord from Plymouth has been sentenced after failing to maintain gas appliances and failing to have landlord’s gas safety checks undertaken at his rental property […]
6th March 2020
Stan England Builders Limited has been fined following an incident when a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a mezzanine level and wooden platform. Aberdeen […]
4th March 2020
A manufacturer of bespoke gates has been fined after an eight-year-old girl was crushed by a steel gate at a London school. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard […]
4th March 2020
A poultry processing company was fined for safety breaches after an agency worker had her thumb severed on a moving part of a processing line. Sheffield […]
3rd March 2020
A waste management company pleaded guilty to causing a life changing injury to one of its employees. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 27 February 2017, […]
3rd March 2020
A yogurt manufacturing company has been prosecuted after two employees suffered serious injuries following the release of an acidic cleaning solution. Telford Magistrates’ Court heard that, […]
3rd March 2020
A waste management company pleaded guilty to causing a life changing injury to one of its employees. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 27 February 2017, […]
27th February 2020
A company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured when he fell from a roof. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard […]
27th February 2020
An electricity power station company was prosecuted after three contractors were injured by a sudden release of water and sludge while carrying out maintenance work at […]
27th February 2020
A company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured when he fell from a roof. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard […]