An attempt was recently made to introduce additional health and safety legislation to impose strict liability on directors. However, as we predicted, it failed. So what does this mean for directors -
are they off the hook?
Published 18.05.2010
Lion Steel Equipment Ltd has just become the second company to face corporate manslaughter charges. Does this mean you’re now at greater risk too?
Published 19.09.2011
In recent months, the spotlight has been put on directors’ responsibilities for managing health and safety issues. So, to ensure that those in a senior position in your company aren’t hauled over the
coals, why not use our new checklist?
Published 04.06.2010
It’s a shame that some MPs fail to understand health and safety law. If they did, they’d stop coming up with new ones. What’s happening now?
Published 29.03.2010
Surprisingly, the CPS targeted a small company as the first to be prosecuted under the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act. What measures can you put in place to help ensure you’re
not next in line?
Published 08.06.2009
It’s been a long time coming, but the government is finally set to introduce its Corporate Manslaughter Bill. What potential impact will this Bill have and are there any steps you should be taking to
avoid falling foul of it?
Published 11.09.2006
Can directors be prosecuted for breaches of health and safety law, even when they aren’t involved in day-to-day operations? What did a recent case identify?
Published 05.11.2007
When the HSE comes across serious breaches of health and safety legislation it will look to see where the buck stops. What type of evidence will persuade it that directors and senior managers are
fulfilling their responsibilities?
Published 20.09.2021
If your health and safety policy doesn’t spell out what duties directors, managers and staff have regarding health and safety, you should revise it. To help, why not use our new organisational chart
and role definition document?
Published 15.12.2008
After eight years, the government has introduced a draft Corporate Manslaughter bill. But do you have as much to fear from its penalties as originally thought?
Published 25.04.2005