A London-based glazing company has recently been prosecuted following a visit to one of its premises by an inspector. What prompted the action and could it have been avoided?
Published 28.02.2011
A company has been fined for failing to adequately assess risks in a refurbishment project, despite having been subject to previous enforcement action. What went wrong and how can you avoid a similar
fate?
Published 30.09.2022
When an HSE inspector uncovered multiple breaches of legislation at a manufacturing premises, she issued five improvement notices. But the directors decided to ignore them. What happened next?
Published 12.09.2019
When an environmental health officer visited a Lincolnshire hotel on a routine food hygiene inspection, a tell-tale trailing cable led to the discovery of such serious issues that the owners ended up
with a £250,000 fine. What went wrong?
Published 07.05.2020
If the enforcement authorities visit and your health and safety management isn’t up to scratch, you may receive an Improvement Notice. It may be tempting to ignore it, but following recent case law,
is this approach wise?
Published 31.01.2005
A director and three managers from a Port Talbot furniture factory have been severely punished for their failure to improve health and safety conditions. Why did they receive such harsh sentences?
Published 08.12.2016
Health and safety inspectors have a great deal of red tape to contend with when they try to take enforcement action against businesses. How can an understanding of this help if you receive an
improvement notice?
Published 15.04.2016
A businessman has recently been fined £30,000 because he failed to ensure that his premises were equipped with clean and functioning toilet and welfare facilities. How did the case pan out?
Published 06.05.2010
A construction company and its director have been fined after a catalogue of health and safety failings were discovered during an inspection. What should the company have done and what can you do to
prevent a similar occurence?
Published 20.09.2023
If you’re suspected of breaching health and safety regulations, you may be invited to attend an interview at your local HSE office. Must you go and what should you aim to do whilst you’re there?
Published 03.01.2012