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Prosecution Cases added to Register

Two (2) records relating to two (2) construction sector prosecutions  the HSE Register on 31/12/2008. The case involved, with fines in brackets:

• prosecution after fatality. Facts not stated (£0)
• pipe stopper failed injuring workman (£15k)

Enforcement Notices added to Register 

Forty-seven (47) construction sector enforcement notices were added to the HSE Register on 31/12/2008. 

Comment: The above links enable you to review HSE construction sector prosecutions and enforcement notices as soon as they are added to the Register. This information provides an insight into HSE priorities and gives contractors, clients, designers and coordinators information on current or potential supply chain partners. To account for appeals and quality assurance 9 weeks elapse following conviction or issue of a notice before the record is added to the Register.

This article was posted on 31st December 2008 in ALL LATEST NEWS.
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