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The harmful effects of asbestos in the workplace in the building sector have long been known. The presence of asbestos can lead to life threatening diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other health issues. Asbestos was, until the dangers became known, widely used in building materials and various other applications until the 1980s […]

A manufacturing company in Hull was recently fined £366,500 and ordered to pay £7,325.82 in costs for breaching section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (‘the Act’) following the tragic death of one of its employees. Mohammed Ahmed of KANGS briefly outlines the circumstances of this case and the requirements of […]

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has various functions as a regulator, these include offering advice and providing guidance. Additionally, the HSE oversee licensing activities in major hazard industries, conduct targeted inspections and investigations, and take enforcement measures to prevent harm and ensure accountability for those who breach the regulations. Where necessary, HSE will collaborate […]

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, (‘the Regulations’) which came into force on 23 January 2023, introduce new duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for building owners or managers (‘responsible persons’). The Regulations have been introduced as an important step towards implementing the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Enquiry and whilst they […]

As can be seen from reports appearing in previous articles on this website, breaches of Health and Safety Law are regularly attracting severe sentences for both the defaulting companies and their directors. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors Comments generally. Sentencing Examples Company director Companies Court Sentencing Guidelines Directors/individuals Companies Individuals, when tried on indictment can […]

Aylesbury Crown Court has imposed a substantial fine upon a property management company (‘the company’) as the result of a number of its employees having suffered Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (‘HAVS’).       Sukhdip Randhawa of Kangs Solicitors sets out the circumstances. The Circumstances The Health & Safety Executive conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that […]