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HSE - Enforcement Guide (Scotland) - Penalties

(3 days ago) The maximum fines for offences under the Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 are £1,000 (level 3 on the standard scale) in respect of s.4 offences, and £2,500 (level 4 on the stand… See more

https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguidesc/penalties.htm

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Concern as firms fined £9.4 million for health and safety breaches

(Just Now) WEBOIL, whisky and construction firms are among those fined a collective £9.4 million in recent years for poor health and safety measures – some of which have resulted in deaths. The firms faced penalties by the courts following prosecutions ­after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found staff were put at risk of disease, serious injury and …

https://www.thenational.scot/news/24190292.call-toughen-health-safety-body-fines-revealed/

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Health and safety at work - mygov.scot

(5 days ago) WEB1 Apr 2020. If you run a business, you have a legal responsibility to provide safe and healthy conditions for your employees, customers, and suppliers. The following will give you more information on different areas of health and safety in the workplace. You can find information about returning to work safely during coronavirus on gov.scot.

https://www.mygov.scot/health-and-safety-work

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Scottish case highlights individual liability in workplace health and

(Just Now) WEBProsecution for health and safety offences has serious implications for the individual who is convicted, with health and safety offences attracting a maximum penalty of up to two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine,” she said. The sentencing of a nursery manager in Scotland underlines the need for employers to have robust …

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/scottish-case-individual-liability-workplace-health-safety-failures

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HSE - Enforcement guide (Scotland)

(9 days ago) WEBThe Enforcement Handbook (Scotland), issued on 1 October 1998 has been extensively revised and updated and is now re-published as the Enforcement Guide (Scotland) with its relationship to the Enforcement Guide (England & Wales) made much clearer. Role of CO & PF Service. Collecting witness evidence. Collecting physical evidence. Expert evidence.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguidesc/index.htm

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A rise in health and safety fines in Scotland? - DLA Piper

(7 days ago) WEBIn a recent ruling the Criminal Appeal Court in Scotland determined that Scottish Courts should fix penalties for health and safety offences by reference to not only existing Scottish case-law, but also the new 2015 sentencing guidelines of England and Wales. This is the first appellate judgment on this point and could pave the way for a …

https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2016/11/a-rise-in-health-and-safety-fines-in-scotland/

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Sentencing health and safety cases in Scotland - LexisNexis

(6 days ago) WEBSee also Practice Note: Health and safety fines over £1 million—tracker which provides a summary of the prosecutions for health and safety offences in the UK which resulted in fines of over £1m being imposed. Objectives of sentencing and punishment. The over-riding objectives of sentencing in health and safety cases are: •

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/sentencing-health-safety-cases-in-scotland

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Paying the Price: Fines in Health & Safety Prosecutions

(Just Now) WEBMy colleague Victoria Anderson previously blogged about the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)'s annual statistics, and what these figures may indicate for health & safety in Scotland.But the figures also provide a stark reminder to businesses of the financial penalties imposed by courts for health & safety breaches.

https://brodies.com/insights/health-and-safety/paying-the-price-fines-in-health-safety-prosecutions/

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Breach list - HSE

(5 days ago) WEBThis site gives details of prosecution cases obtained by Health & Safety Executive (HSE), which resulted in a successful conviction. Scotland Concordat; Wales Concordat; Breach list. Sort by Guilty-Fine: 4,000.00: Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 / 3 / 47026790/01: Clyde Care Limited: 29/08/2023: Guilty-Fine:

https://resources.hse.gov.uk/convictions/breach/breach_list.asp?ST=B&SN=F&EO=%3D&SF=CTR&SV=Scotland

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Scottish health and safety enforcement - Corporate Crime in …

(3 days ago) WEBPractice Notes (9) View all. Health and safety investigations in Scotland. This Practice Note explains the basis of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) powers in Scotland and highlights the different approach to the investigation and prosecution of health and safety breaches under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974) and …

https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/corporatecrime/synopsis/170973:170978/Corporate-Crime-in-Scotland/Scottish-health-and-safety-enforcement

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Health and safety fines - Scotland - Lexology

(3 days ago) WEBHow should Scottish Courts apply the Health and Safety Offences, Corporate Manslaughter and Food Safety and Hygiene Offences: Definitive Guideline…

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9d45682e-01a9-4ac7-aaa2-022a1c6b1f04

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HEALTH AND SAFETY PROSECUTIONS IN SCOTLAND - HSLA

(9 days ago) WEBSCOTLAND’S PROSECUTION SERVICE CORPORATE HOMICIDE • Since 2009 14 cases reported to Crown in respect of Corporate Homicide as well as other charges-3 under consideration-1 marked for no proceedings-10 resulted in Section 76 convictions of either Sections 2 or 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

https://hsla.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Health-Safety-Prosecutions-in-Scotland.pdf

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HSE Fines – What happens when your company can’t afford to pay?

(1 days ago) WEBThe consequences of being found guilty of health and safety errors can include imprisonment in the most serious cases, as well as disqualification as a company director for up to 15 years. HSE fines of up to £20,000 are common, and in cases of serious negligence they can be unlimited. This has serious implications for the future, potentially

https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com/articles/director-advice/hse-fines-what-happens-when-your-company-cant-afford-to-pay

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Health and safety law poster - Managing health and safety

(2 days ago) WEBAs an employer you have a legal duty to display the health and safety law poster. It should be located in a prominent position in each of your premises. On the poster you should add the details of health and safety contacts within your organisation. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) changed the poster in 2009.

https://www.healthyworkinglives.scot/workplace-guidance/managing-health-and-safety/health-and-safety-law-poster/

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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 - Legislation.gov.uk

(2 days ago) WEBAn Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents/scotland

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Fines – Crime.Scot

(5 days ago) WEBLegislation: s211-226I of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995. A fine is a financial penalty. Maximum Amounts – Common Law Offences. A court can impose an unlimited fine amount after conviction of a common law offence on indictment. On summary complaint, the maximum fine for a common law offence is level 4 on the “standard scale” (currently …

https://crime.scot/fines/

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WEBOccupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210 1-800-321-OSHA 1-800-321-6742 www.osha.gov. Federal Government White House; Benefits.gov; Coronavirus Resources; Disaster Recovery Assistance; DisasterAssistance.gov; USA.gov; Notification of EEO Violations

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region1/05012024

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Prosecution process for health and safety cases in Scotland

(9 days ago) WEBInvestigations into health and safety incidents in Scotland. Under section 18 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for making adequate arrangements for the enforcement of health and safety legislation to secure the health, safety and welfare of workers and …

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/prosecution-process-for-health-safety-cases-in-scotland

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Scotland ‘on its knees’ as one million drivers face fines from Low

(6 days ago) WEBDon't Miss. Data suggests that 1,078,580 vehicles will be at risk of fines if they enter the zones, The Sun reported. Already, roughly £3.5million in fines have been issued in Glasgow since the launch of LEZ scheme last year. Alison Henderson, chief executive of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, added that the group is “concerned

https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/scotland-warning-driving-fines-low-emission-zone

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Palmer Candy Company Recalls White Confectionary Products …

(4 days ago) WEBPalmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its “White Coated Confectionary Items” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/palmer-candy-company-recalls-white-confectionary-products-because-possible-health-risk

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Chicago Heights factory fined over $145,000 for unsafe conditions

(6 days ago) WEBGerresheimer Glass’s plant at 11th and Arnold streets in Chicago Heights is the subject of more than $145,000 in penalties from the Department of Labor over training and safety concerns. (Paul

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/13/chicago-heights-factory-osha-fine/

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Health and Safety Statistics for Scotland - HSE

(1 days ago) WEBHealth and Safety Statistics for Scotland. Scotland - statistics of ill health, injuries, working days lost and prosecutions. More statistics. Regional health and safety information for Scotland.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/scotland/stats.htm

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WEBThe agency also offers compliance assistance resources on Protecting Roofing Workers and recommendations for developing a safety and health program. The company has contested the citations before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Learn more about OSHA. Media Contacts: Scott Allen, 312 …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region7/05072024

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