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.
3rd December 2018
A concrete pumping company and its sole Director have been fined after an employee was struck and killed by concrete. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard how on […]
21st November 2018
A residential property development company has been sentenced after failing to carry out an asbestos survey prior to undertaking extensive refurbishment works. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard […]
19th November 2018
A construction company has been fined after a chauffeur fell to his death at a concealed basement void in a domestic property undergoing construction work. Luton […]
19th November 2018
A former gas engineer has been sentenced after conducting gas work he was no longer registered or competent to do and leaving it in a dangerous […]
13th November 2018
A Sussex-based fencing company has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious injuries to his hand when installing a vehicle crash barrier. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard […]
24th October 2018
Plasterboard recycling company, Northern Waste Group Ltd, has been sentenced after a worker became entangled in the unguarded tail drum of a conveyor. Sheffield Magistrates court heard […]
22nd October 2018
Two companies, Anders Development Limited and J A Ball Limited, have been fined after a worker was found seriously injured in a lift shaft. South Tyneside […]
19th October 2018
Ashwell Recycled Timber Products Limited has been fined following repeated failures to safely guard and maintain woodwork equipment used by their employees. Barkingside Magistrates Court heard […]
7th June 2018
A luxury yacht building company has been fined following an engineer losing consciousness after being struck on the back of the head by a solid metal […]
7th June 2018
A road resurfacing company was fined £15,400 after an employee was run over by a road roller. Ayr Sherriff Court heard that on 3 November 2015 […]
7th June 2018
A lead recycling company was sentenced after a worker was trapped under a load of falling scrap lead. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard how on 5 May […]
7th June 2018
A man has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after a worker received serious injuries from an electric shock. Swansea Crown Court heard that, on […]