Latest UK corporate manslaughter case
On 15th September 2011 four experienced miners died at the Gleision Colliery in South Wales. After what must have been a very difficult investigation, the
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Healthy Workplaces Campaign –focus on the retail sector
As part of the European Healthy Workplaces Campaign, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is holding two seminars (Dublin, 25th October 2012 and Cork, 26th
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Child’s death results in criminal conviction and fine
On 12th October 2012 at Dundalk Circuit Criminal Court, a company was fined €25,000.00 in respect of the death of a young boy aged three.
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Health and Safety – UK case law update – hotel – lack of a health and safety policy
Dangerous work at height practices have featured in a health and safety case in the UK which was heard on Friday, 29th June 2012. On
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Health and Safety – Ireland case law update – falls from height – suspended sentences
On Friday, 29th June 2012, Patrick Rooney, a roofing contractor, was sentenced to two 18 month suspended prison sentences for health and safety offences. Two
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Health and Safety – UK corporate manslaughter update
A third UK company has been convicted of corporate manslaughter. Yesterday, 3rd July 2012, Lion Steel Limited pleaded guilty to an offence under the Corporate
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Health and Safety Review
The June 2012 edition of this long-running and respected journal saw the publication of an article by Ian Thomas entitled “Food law and services issues
Health and Safety Authority 2011 Annual Report
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has recently (June 2012) published its annual report for 2011. Also published was a summary of workplace injury, illness
Health and Safety in the Healthcare Sector
Workers in the healthcare sector face risks to their health and safety from a number of different sources. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has
Health and Safety Authority – Public Consultation – Draft Strategy 2013-2015
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published its draft strategy for the period 2013 – 2015. The document is out for public consultation and
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