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.
19th February 2020

Construction company fined for safety failings

A construction company has been fined for failure to plan, manage and monitor work at a construction site in Surrey. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard that, between […]
19th February 2020

Company director sentenced for safety failings

The former director of a construction company has received a suspended prison sentence after failing to comply with Prohibition Notices and for carrying out unsafe work […]