In a recent case, a property developer tried to wriggle out of a prosecution by claiming that health and safety legislation didn’t apply to him because he wasn’t the injured party’s employer. Did he
get away with it?
Published 08.07.2009
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
A recent case has highlighted the importance of knowing what safety laws are and what needs to be done to comply with them. What did this case identify and how can you ensure you’re not put in a
similar situation?
Published 09.10.2006
Even though company directors don’t have any specific health and safety duties, Health & Safety Executive guidelines mean that they could still be prosecuted. Following recent case law, what
should you should be aware of?
Published 11.04.2005
Directors are once again coming under pressure to assume a personal role in managing health and safety. What’s driving this and is change really likely?
Published 18.09.2009
An inspector recently turned up and started asking one of your directors questions about health and safety which they couldn’t answer. How can you avoid a similar experience?
Published 05.06.2007
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
A lack of guard railing on a scaffold tower, which wasn’t picked up by those supervising, led to a fatal fall and the prosecution of an electrical contracting company. What training lessons can be
learned from this particular case?
Published 03.09.2010
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
John Green, HSEQ Director at Laing O’Rourke, has made the case for radical changes to the way health and safety is managed. What points has he raised and are they something that you should take note
of?
Published 04.03.2016