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  1. Company prosecuted for exposing staff to asbestos

    ... Safety Executive has prosecuted Galamast Ltd, from Bromley in Kent for breaches in the Health and Safety at Work Act Section 2 (1) and Section 3 (1) at Bedford Magistrates Court that led to its employees, sub contractors and health and safety inspectors for the client being exposed to asbestos.The company was carrying out a 'stripout' of an old Littlewoods store in Bedford's Harpur Centre in March 2006 when verbal instructions about safety were misunderstood. Galamast Ltd was fined £20,000 (£10,000 for each breach) and £16,140 in costs.

    Case | 6 Nov 2007

  2. Surveyor prosecuted for failing to carry out an asbestos survey

    ...ords, builders, demolition companies, housing associations and a vast array of other companies with a duty to manage to ignore the laws under current legislation. It is crystal clear as a P402 surveyor in the asbestos industry the general attitude is when somebody tells them i.e. Their Insurance company, Mortgage lender or in rare cases the HSE that they have to have a survey carried out they will only then proceed to comply to the law however with the general idea that it is another way for somebody to make money out of them and in truth these people have scarce regard for the safety of their sta...

    Comment | 16 May 2008

  3. Changes to Workplace Law Magazine

    ...8 fixed-term worker wins permanent contract. confidential information within the NHS is a massive undertaking, reports Anthony Pearlgood. 22 NetwoRk 34 fORUM fOCUS A brand new section aimed at ensuring our network member's views have a regular place in Workplace Law Magazine. 08 CASE LAW Red Bull Company Ltd fined £271,800 after failing to recover and recycle packaging waste; and a company is fined £25,000 for roofer's death. 15 COMMENT Does the Equality Bill advance or discourage diversity, asks a female employment lawyer. 28 GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND Claire Fuller finds out how Blackburn Cathed...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009

  4. Asbestos prosecutions ‘a wake-up call for retail industry’

    ...oor, with the aim of completing small areas of asbestos removal before the shop opened to the public each day. The HSE alleged that Marks and Spencer plc failed to ensure that work at Reading complied with the appropriate minimum standards set out in legislation and approved codes of practice. The company had produced its own guidance on how asbestos should be removed inside its stores, and the court heard that this guidance was followed by contractors inappropriately during major refurbishment. The contractor, PA Realisations Ltd, failed to reduce to a minimum the spread of asbestos to the Reading...

    Case | 19 Jul 2011

  5. HSE issues asbestos survey reminder

    ...ch of health and safety legislation at a construction site.  Bestoff Services Ltd of Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, pleaded guilty to breaching section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. They were fined £3,000, ordered to pay costs of £2,091.70 and a victim surcharge of £15. The company carried out an asbestos survey on a site in February 2008 and reported that the site contained no asbestos. Two members of staff began work on the site the following month and part of their job involved removing panels of fibrous board.  Several days later the site manager became suspicious about ...

    Case | 25 Mar 2009

  6. How much does it cost to kill someone at work?

    ... of years now, haven't you Bill?" All too often we see companies take the easy option to delegate responsibility within before training them. Often an admin secretary or a mailroom supervisor can find themselves suddenly dealing with facilities issues and taking on full responsibility to ensure the company meets its obligations, or at least they think they are. After a year or two the new FM realises there is more to this job than meets the eye and decides to get some formal training/ qualifications. But that's not enough; there is more to it than training. In my opinion experience is the major facto...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007

  7. H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?

    workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace MARCH 2006 ISSUE 15 Employment tribunals and how to win them Fire safety Confused over the new regime? The blanks filled in H5N1 Birdplaying Flu Are you chicken with your company's future? Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 ­ interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of the Year 2005 - business 1 EVERY IN workplacelaw ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT FETY, w workplacelaw 2 CONTENTS Legal cale...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006

  8. Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?

    ...ng against an employee's religious beliefs, how far is an employer expected to go in catering for an employee's needs in practicing that religion? Should they be allocated holiday to celebrate religious festivals, allowed breaks from work to pray, or permitted to wear whatever they like despite the company's uniform policy? It is a complicated area and there appear to be no straightforward answers. It seems the only way to avoid discrimination on the grounds of religion is to ask employees about their beliefs and practice requirements ­ but then, the question in itself could lead to claims of discri...

    Magazine issue | 1 May 2005

  9. Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

    ...illing becomes a bit of a non-issue. But one debate this has given rise to is that on the level of responsibility directors should be expected to take for health and safety. Unions in particular are keen to see directors individually punished for their health and safety failures, in addition to the company offence that the draft corporate killing bill will propose. In the wake of a number of high-profile cases that have gained masses of media attention ­ such as the Hatfield train crash ­ the concern is that new legislation (in the form of the Health and Safety (Directors' Duties) Bill) will serve ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005

  10. Beware of asbestos in refurbishment work, warns HSE

    The HSE has issued a warning to building and maintenance workers and their employers that they must take proper precautions when working in buildings where asbestos may be present. The warning follows the prosecution of Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers (AGFP) UK Ltd on 24 August 2004. The company was fined £3,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,396 after pleading guilty to breaching section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The prosecution follows an incident in which contractors employed by AGFP were exposed to asbestos during refurbishment, when ceiling tiles conta...

    News | 31 Aug 2004

  11. Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?

    ...ique web-based training course from Workplace Law, environmental leading to the award of the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. human resources 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates for winter 2010. The benefits: Study anywhere ­ from Dundee to Dover! Study at a time that suits you Save your company money by cutting out travelling costs and time spent out of the office Greater flexibility ­ allows you to study around your existing work commitments heaLth and safety and enViROnMent uPdate 07 NEWS Publication of Lord Young's review of health and safety; and announcement of new national regist...

    Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010

  12. Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic

    ...ssues, to determine whether loneworking is a viable option for your business. Using practical case studies, checklists and assessments, the report discusses the Regards, Kelly Mansfield Editor kelly.mansfield@workplacelaw.net Premium members save 10% www.workplacelaw.net Membership No: 0012345 Company ID: 0054321 LISETTE ADRIAENS COMPANY LTD. Issued 07/06 Please comment on anything you read in Workplace Law Magazine Letters should be addressed to The Editor at Workplace Law Magazine, Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE Fax: 0871 777 8882 Email: kelly.mansfield@workpla...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008

  13. Has the HSE lost its bite?

    ... April 2006, `A-Day'. Pension funds bring with them tax advantages, and the UK tax authorities have always sought to limit their extent. A-Day represents a significant change to the way in which this policing role is carried out by the Revenue. These changes affect not only individuals but also any company-sponsored pension scheme. 6306 Health and safety HSE charges for safety case assessment, inspections and approvals in the `permissioning regimes', i.e. on-shore major hazards, offshore oil and gas and gas transportation. It also charges for work on a wide variety of statutory functions (mainly lic...

    Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006

  14. Internships – Are you breaking the law?

    ...efault retirement age begins phasing out process; and positive action rules extended to recruitment and promotion. 45 END NOTE David Sharp explains why Workplace Law supports the `Yes to Fairer Votes' campaign. teChniCaL 36 THE DATA HEALTH AND SAFETY: Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings Ltd, the first company to be prosecuted under the 24 NETWORK NEWS Special report from the Workplace Law Annual FM Legal Update and Conference. 46 DIARY Coming soon from Workplace Law. 14 CASE LAW Employee who sent offensive email from home computer was fairly dismissed; and Minister wins right to sue for unfair dismis...

    Magazine issue | 3 May 2011

  15. Rise in compensation claims

    ...ers who use the premises from the risk to ill health that exposure to asbestos causes. The duty-holder is normally the person responsible for building maintenance and repair. The Regulations are backed by criminal sanctions. In recent years, numerous companies and individuals have been successfully prosecuted and fined for failures to manage asbestos in accordance with the Regulations. Asbestos will remain an issue for UK employers for the foreseeable future. Employers should ensure that they have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to protect their workers and to manage these risks. Furth...

    News analysis | 23 Mar 2010

  16. Dealing with bogus claimants

    ...mme n Case study and allocation of roles n Consideration of ET1 and drafting the response form ET3 n Settlement or ET: what are the risks? n How do ETs work? n Insight: views of a member of the ET Panel Who this course is for The Mock Employment Tribunal is a mustattend event for all HR personnel, company directors and owners or anyone who may be affected by an Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal in session n The hearing n Cross-questioning n Your decision n The Tribunal decision n Summing up: key learning points benefits to your organisation n Learn how to avoid mistakes that could cost your compan...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010

  17. The world in your hands?

    ...ard of the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. Contents In this issue ... LAteSt 05 EDITORIAL 2010: A decade of (climate) change. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in early 2010. The benefits: n Study anywhere ­ from Dundee to Dover! n Study at a time that suits you n Save your company money by cutting out travelling costs and time spent out of the office n Greater flexibility ­ allows you to study around your existing work commitments heALth And SAfety uPdAte 07 NEWS Public deaths highlight need to prevent unauthorised access; and the `elf n safety' debate continues. 18 Nicho...

    Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010

  18. The Diversity Dilemma

    ...g your alcohol and drugs policy. 22 HSE: Two fatalities occurred from Carbon Monoxide poisoning at a private property in Brecon; and vehicle movement assessments must be communicated to staff. 08 CASE LAW Workers and members of the public exposed to unacceptable levels of asbestos; and a building company fined £2,000 for burning waste illegally on Bonfire Night. 16 LEGAL UPDATE October Common Commencement Date legislation; and a rise in the number of unfair dismissal claims. CoNTiNuiNG PRofEssioNAL DEVELoPmENT 30 BACK TO BASICS Kate Gardner and Bill Scholes consider the management of Display Scr...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009

  19. Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

    ...aised after 35 years without the need for amendment after amendment to keep it current, it has to have been something special when it was first written. See if you agree after reading this edition. the benefits: n Study anywhere ­ from Dundee to Dover! n Study at a time that suits you n Save your company money by cutting out travelling costs and time spent out of the office n Greater flexibility ­ allows you to study around your existing work commitments Design Gary Jobson Mike Horscroft Cover image Rex Features / Dave Allocca Rex Features / Phil Talbot Istockphoto.com photography and illustratio...

    Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009

  20. 2009: new beginnings

    ...egistration period for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh) comes to an end on 1 December 2008. REACH, the new EU chemicals regulation, requires that chemical substances manufactured in, or imported to, the EU in annual quantities of one tonne or more per company, have to be registered with the European Chemicals Agency. 16810 3 December The Queen's Speech to mark 2. The maximum fine available in the Magistrates Court the new session for breaches of Regulations will be increased from of parliament £5,000 to £20,000. will take place. 3. Certain offences,...

    Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008

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