Monthly Archives: December 2011

Health and safety tragedy caused by safety bureaucracy

Health & Safety gone mad There is a much welcome trend towards a common sense approach by the Government towards simplifying health and safety law but it may take some time for big organizations to start adapting to this and … Continue reading

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Aside from the human cost of accidents, personal liability may also flow

A catastrophic accident caused by a toppling crane not only resulted in the tragic and avoidable death of a worker but also criminal liability and a fine of £80,000.00 for a Director of the employer (now in liquidation), evidencing that, … Continue reading

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