Is it true that there’s no legislation that says you have to undertake proactive health and safety management within the company? And if not, how you can protect your personal position as a director?
What does the latest case say?
Published 18.07.2007
The police have stated that they’re to investigate the potential liability of companies for serious road traffic accidents. So what should be your position?
Published 30.01.2008
Whilst directors of large firms continue to evade responsibility for employee fatalities at work, directors of small companies aren’t so lucky. What valuable lessons can you learn from a recent case?
Published 05.07.2006
The first prosecution for corporate manslaughter is being brought against a company. But it’s not a major player that’s involved. Why should this worry you?
Published 27.05.2009
Under the new “Fee for Intervention” (FFI) scheme, the HSE can charge companies £124 per hour for its inspectors’ time. Should the directors be worried?
Published 17.10.2012
In a recent case involving a breach of health and safety rules, a company was hit with a hefty fine for not remedying a risk it had identified. What steps can you take to avoid getting caught in the
same trap?
Published 03.10.2011
A small business has been fined £60,000 and ordered to pay costs totalling nearly £30,000 for breaching health and safety laws. What did it do wrong and how can you avoid making the same mistake?
Published 20.04.2017
In the first case of its kind, a small company has been convicted of corporate manslaughter. Following its decision, the court imposed an eye-watering £385,000 fine. So what do the directors need to
know about this ruling?
Published 04.03.2011
Following a recent inspection by the Health & Safety Executive, you’ve been advised to set up a formal committee to discuss any health and safety issues which arise. Is it necessary and could it
really help avoid personal liability?
Published 22.11.2006
The number of prosecutions under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations more than tripled last year. How can you stay out of the line of fire?
Published 12.03.2008