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Council fined for exposing woodwork teacher to wood dust

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Craig Stuart
Member - 344 posts
3 Dec 2008 3:15PM

I couldn't agree more Denis.


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Denis Hands
Member - 6 posts
3 Dec 2008 9:32AM

For me this case typifies the poor attitude exhibited by many employers to the personal wellbeing of their employees. Despite qualified advice on the simple preventative measures necessary, this council consistently failed to fulfil their legal obligations. The fine of £5k for subjecting an employee to a potentially disabling industrial disease would be laughable if it wasn't so serious. It does nothing to convey to the guilty party or other employers the seriousness of their offence.

The Health and Safety (Offences) Act can't come into effect quickly enough for me.


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