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.
4th February 2020
Flybe Ltd has been fined today after an investigation into a worker falling into a lift shaft at Exeter Airport uncovered health and safety failings. Exeter […]
3rd February 2020
An engineering company has been fined after a 31-year-old employee fell through a hole in a mezzanine floor during construction work being carried out in Bristol. […]
31st January 2020
A waste management and packing company has been fined after a worker was struck by a falling bale of compacted waste paper. Paisley Sheriff Court heard […]
31st January 2020
An employer has been sentenced for failing to reduce the exposure and spread of asbestos when demolishing a large pig shed. Lincolnshire Magistrates’ Court heard that, […]
21st January 2020
A manufacturer of concrete blocks has been fined for failing to maintain the safety enclosure of the cubing area in the block plant. Ipswich Crown Court […]
19th December 2019
W D Cormack & Sons, a partnership operating a haulage business, has been fined after a driver fell from a trailer to the ground. Perth Sheriff […]
17th December 2019
A molten metal company in Somerset has been fined for failing after an explosion which injured a worker. Taunton Magistrates’ Court heard that on 5 March […]
6th December 2019
A self-employed electrician has been sentenced after conducting gas work he was not registered or competent to do. Exeter Magistrates’ Court heard that Gareth Symons, of […]
3rd December 2019
A sink manufacturing company has been fined after a tool setter was struck by a moving part of a machine. Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that, on […]
25th November 2019
A Northamptonshire painting and decorating employer has been sentenced after an employee sustained serious, life changing injuries after falling from height. Wellingborough Magistrates’ Court heard that, […]
12th November 2019
A property management and development organisation has been fined after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Aylesbury Crown Court heard that between 2009 and […]
6th November 2019
A gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out gas work at a GP Practice and domestic premises without being registered with Gas Safe Register. Mansfield […]