Employers News
Electrician critical after Kent college accident
Monday, May 24th, 2010
An employee of contractor NG Bailey Ltd is reported to be in a critical condition following an electrical incident at West Kent College in Tonbridge.
The incident occurred on Saturday, a colleague of the injured worker was also injured.
Electrician electrocuted when power to washing machine was left on
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
A young electrician working for SF (UK) Ltd (trading as British Gas) was killed whilst repairing a washing machine motor fault on a residential call out. The power to the machine had not been isolated. The deceased had only been working for the company for five weeks when the incident occurred; although he [...]
Fatal injury rate at an all time low
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
The Health & Safety Executive has announced that fatal injury rates among people at work in the period 2008-2009 were the lowest ever recorded if has been revealed. 180 people were killed at work in that period. Further evidence that a regimented inspection regime helps in lowering injuries.
First prosecution under the new corporate manslaughter legislation underway
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
The first corporate body to fall foul of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 has been named. The company, from gloucester, is called Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings Ltd. The charges relate to the death of a young geoplogist.
Pat Testing Vacancies
Monday, November 10th, 2008
Update: – 24th May 2010
Positions are available throughout the country. Although an advantage, no previous PAT Testing experience is required.
Please send cv’s/ letters of interest to richard@hawktest.co.uk
The following positions have already been filled :-
March 2009 – 8 X Engineers required from midlands to South Coast.
December 2009 – January 2010 Due to unprecedented expansion, [...]
Company Director Imprisoned for one year
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
The director of a construction company, has been sent to prision for a year after a worker he was employing illegally died after falling through a skylight. He was charged with manslaughter after a joint investigation by the Norfolk Constabulary and the Health and Safety Executive
Health and Safety Offences Bill – progress
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Having gone through the House of Commons with an unopposed third reading the Health and Safety Offences Bill has now progressed to it’s first reading in the Lords. Among the aims of the Bill is to increase the maximum level of fines in the Magistrates Courts and to make imprisonment available as an option [...]
Changes to The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
These Regulations have been amended by the Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2008. The changes are as follows:
1. The requirement to retain each certificate of Employer’s Liability Insurance for 40 years has
been removed
2. Employers no longer have to display a paper copy at every worksite as long as an electronic
version is available and [...]
Pat Testing – Major Boost to Health & Safety Show
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Hawkesworth Appliance Testing will be exhibiting their Pat Testing services at this years Health & Safety Expo show. The venue Birmingham NEC 13th to 15th May. Hawkesworth Appliance Testing will be the only dedicated Pat Testing company to exhibit at the show. The show provides a good opportunity for existing and prospective [...]
Recent Legal Ruling Sets A Precedent
Monday, February 18th, 2008
A recent ruling at the Court of Appeal on the criminal liability of directors will have implications for company directors,as well as those enforcing health and safety law. Michael Atkins from HSE’s Legal Adviser’ Office explains:”We were prosecuting a company director over the death of a six-year-old. Before the trial defence lawyers wanted [...]