31 July New Sentencing Guidelines for Gross Negligence Manslaughter Significant changes to the law were published today. Negligent employers and managers in England and Wales who blatantly disregard employee safety could be sentenced to up to 18 years in prison under the new court Sentencing Guidelines for Gross Negligence Manslaughter These guidelines will come into force on 1 November and mark the first time the … Read More
18 June Prison Sentence for couple convicted for Manslaughter over bouncy castle death A husband and wife whose business operates funfairs have been convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence after a seven-year-old child [SG] died when the bouncy castle she was playing on blew into the air and struck a tree. The child [SG] was taken to hospital but died from her injuries. Sentencing has been adjourned until a date yet … Read More
22 May Three directors jailed Three directors jailed for health and safety offences. Three company directors have been jailed following the death of a worker who fell while working on a roof at a warehouse in Essex. An employee of Koseoglu Metalworks Ltd (NV, aged 63) died in hospital after falling through the roof of a warehouse in Harlow in … Read More
7 March Jail sentences for Safety Failures The news has contained some recent examples of jail sentences for safety failures. Haulage Company Director and Mechanic sent to jail for four deaths A haulage company boss and a mechanic have both been jailed following a tipper truck crash in 2015 that killed four people in Bath. The lorry driver was cleared of dangerous driving … Read More
19 September Construction Site Manager Jailed for Manslaughter due to Negligence A construction site manager has been jailed for 30 months (two and a half years) following the death of a worker. The court ruled that the death as manslaughter by gross negligence. Site Manager Jailed for 30 months following a week-long manslaughter trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The judge, Mr. Justice John Saunders, said: “It seems the … Read More
9 September Food Company Fined After Worker Electrocuted | Health & Safety Food company fined after worker electrocuted Key Facts: A 21-year-old worker was electrocuted after coming into contact with live cabling in a food company’s loft. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the ambulance crew. The food company was fined £170,000 and ordered to pay costs of £35,403. Read More
15 May Health and Safety Failings – Care home in court after death of resident Care home in court after death of resident Key Facts: A 100-year-old resident suffered a fatal fall whilst being moved by care home staff. Several safety failings were identified including a lack of risk management, lack of training, and a history of improvement notices. The company and its director were both prosecuted, being ordered to … Read More
5 May Health and Safety Failings – Prosecution after worker crushed to death by excavator Prosecution after worker crushed to death by excavator Key Facts: An engineer has been prosecuted after a worker was crushed to death by an excavator on an Orkney pier. The HSE investigating officer stated that the ‘tragic incident could have been avoided had the work been properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out in a … Read More
23 April Health and Safety Failings – Multiple prosecutions after worker fell to his death Multiple prosecutions after worker fell to his death Key Facts: A toy distributing firm and a builder have been prosecuted after a worker fell to his death. The worker fell 9m after falling through a warehouse roof panel whilst undertaking work at height. The toy company was fined £200,000 and £10,483 in costs. The builder … Read More
22 April Spotlight On – A – Z of Health and Safety A-Z of Health and Safety We’ve been having fun in the office trying to come up with a definitive A – Z of health and safety words and ideas. See if you agree with the words we chose… Read More