Category: Aegis News

Sobering data shows that, in the year to March 2016, 46 company directors and managers were prosecuted for health and safety offences – more than triple the previous year’s total of 15 prosecutions.

The majority of prosecutions followed the death or injury of an employee and many were in the construction sector. Of those prosecuted, 34 were found guilty and 12 received prison sentences, the longest of which was two years. The data was obtained by law firm Clyde & Co using the Freedom of Information Act.

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New sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences came into force in February this year, and businesses need to be aware of the potential financial and reputational ramifications.

Under the new guidelines, fines will be calculated in a staged process which factors in the level of harm involved, culpability and the turnover of the organisation.

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Work-related driving is one of the riskiest activities that staff will undertake, with more than 500 deaths every year.

As with any other type of work, driving is covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act which requires employers to do what is reasonably practicable to protect employees and others from harm.

Employers also need to undertake a risk assessment of all work activities, including driving, and put in place measures identified as part of this process.

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The Government has successfully passed new regulations making it compulsory for landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes.

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (England) Regulations 2015 require landlords to have a working smoke alarm on each floor of their property and a carbon monoxide detector in properties that burn solid fuel.

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As a company, Aegis is committed to providing ongoing development programmes to ensure our staff always hold the appropriate knowledge and skills in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

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You might remember that, back in July 2015, Aegis became one of the very first companies in the country to gain Association for Project Safety (APS) accreditation as a Registered Practice for both CDM Principal Designer and Principal Designer Advisor services.

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Earlier this year two companies – both the client and the contractor – were prosecuted for the same incident of asbestos disturbance. It’s an important case to be aware of to ensure you don’t find yourself in a similar situation.

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The HSE has been focusing very heavily on the hazards arising from stone cutting, in line with its increased emphasis on health issues in construction.

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The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced changes to one of the cards it issues. Given that CSCS has become the industry standard, it’s likely this will affect a large number of people.

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