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.
15th March 2019
A manufacturing company today has been fined after a worker’s hand was caught in machinery. Liverpool Magistrates’ Court heard how, on the 5 July 2017, an […]
27th February 2019
A marine contractor has been fined after a worker fell six metres sustaining multiple fractures to the neck, back, ribs, and hip, plus head injuries and […]
20th February 2019
Two companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries when he was struck by a shovel loader. Mold Magistrates Court heard how on […]
14th February 2019
A housing association has today been fined after failing to manage exposure to vibration, resulting in a diagnosis of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) for one […]
14th February 2019
The operator of Twinlakes Family Theme Park at Melton Mowbray has been fined after one of its employees was badly injured whilst using a circular saw. […]
1st February 2019
A Cumbrian-based steel cladding company has been fined after a worker’s hand became trapped in machinery. Carlisle Crown Court heard how, on 21 October 2015, Matthew […]
31st January 2019
A construction company has today been fined for serious safety failings with regards to the management of asbestos at a site located at Finchley Road, London. […]
24th January 2019
An Essex-based builder has today been sentenced after putting three people at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, in June 2017, Daniel […]
15th January 2019
A farming partnership from Devon has today been sentenced after a young boy suffered a serious leg injury while travelling in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on […]
21st December 2018
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property. […]
20th December 2018
NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust has today been fined £300,000 after two nurses suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a service user. The Old […]
4th December 2018
A bakery company was fined for safety breaches after employees suffered long term exposure to flour dust, a respiratory sensitiser. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard that between April […]