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Prosecution cases added to register

There were 6 records relating 4 construction sector prosecutions added to the HSE Register during week ending 20/11/2009. The cases are summarised below with fine in brackets: 

• fall from height (£23.5)
• fall through opening (£20k)
• scaffolding collapse (£1.8k)
• no details (Conditional Discharge)

Enforcement notices added to register

There were 48 construction sector enforcement notices added to the HSE Register during week ending 20/11/2009.

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 18th November 2009 in ALL LATEST NEWS.
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