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Arcoservices > Industrial News > HSE ENFORCEMENT WEEKLY UPDATE 26th SPTEMBER 2012

HSE ENFORCEMENT WEEKLY UPDATE 26th SPTEMBER 2012

Prosecutions and enforcement notices weekly update and analysis

The latest records of enforcement notices issued and prosecutions taken by HSE Construction Division during the week 16/07/2012 – 22/07/2012 were added to the HSE register on 26th September 2012.

HSE has also published details of their Construction Sector Priorities 2012/13 which outlines subjects etc. which are the current focus of attention for HSE Inspectors.

Prosecutions concluded

The database shows 6 defendants prosecuted by HSE Construction Groups giving rise to 7 breaches added to the HSE Register.

Click on links below for our earlier detailed coverage of the events giving rise to these prosecutions:

 

  • Edge protection on school refurb failed under load
  • EDGE PROTECTION ON SCHOOL REFURB FAILED UNDER LOAD
  • PC AND SCAFFOLD FIRM FINED OVER DESIGN FAILURE
  • DEMOLITION DIRECTOR PROCESCUTED ALONG WITH COMPANY
  • CONTRACTOR PROSECUTED FOLLOWING FALL FROM SCAFFOLD

 

Enforcement notices issued

There were 61 construction sector Enforcement Notices added to the HSE Register.

 

The majority of notices issued concern work at height, welfare, good order, silica dust, and asbestos.

An increasing number of notices concern wider CDM issues including: competence; site management, client compliance and a focus on smaller projects.

 
Comment

The above links enable you to review HSE construction sector prosecutions and enforcement notices as soon as they are added to the  Register.

This information provides an insight into HSE priorities and gives contractors, clients, designers and coordinators information on current or potential supply chain partners.