Legal Update
Threat of Jail could see Drivers Blame Employers
12 November 2008
Under the new Road Safety Act laws which came into force on 18th August, drivers who kill whilst distracted by carrying out an avoidable activity at the wheel could face up to 5 years in prison. These activities include: calling or texting on a mobile phone,...
Fines to Increase
12 November 2008
Maximum penalties for breaches of health and safety in the lower courts are to rise from £5,000 to £20,000 and magistrates will be given a broader range of imprisonable offences under the new Health and Safety Offences Ac...
Corporate Manslaughter
2 June 2008
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 6 April 2008. For the first time, companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting in a fatality caused by a gross breach of a dut...
Smoke Free England
1 July 2007
The Health Act 2006 came into force in summer 2007. It means that virtually all workplaces need to be smoke free (there are exceptions for the care sector and hotels). Smoking is not allowed in any enclosed, indoor area (no smoking rooms) or works' vehicles. No smoking signs need to be displayed at all public entrances for al...
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Construction
1 April 2007
The Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007 came into force in April 07. The Planning Supervisor will now be called the CDM Co-ordinator. There are enhanced duties for the client, designers, principal contractor and other contractors.
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