Health and Safety Newsletter – July 2013

United Kingdom

Welcome to the Health and Safety Newsletter, which contains updates on the latest Health & Safety news and the resulting implications for directors and businesses.

This edition includes:

  • Figures Reported for Second HSE Fee for Intervention Invoice Run
  • Further Implementation of Health and Safety Reforms
  • Implementation of the Coroner reforms
  • HSE continues to Clamp Down on Construction Site Safety
  • Non-Pecuniary Penalties ordered for Health and Safety Offences
  • Offshore operator defends prosecution for breach of Oil Prevention & Control Regulations
  • New EU Directive on the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
  • HSE to integrate its Offshore Safety Division
  • Contractor liability for US Offshore Health, Safety and Environmental law
  • Recent Health & Safety cases
  • Focus on: Civil Liability for Breach of Health and Safety Laws

Also included are details of our Emergency Response Service. We are available for health & safety emergencies and advice; along with any other related urgent matters. In the event of an emergency the team ensure a swift and efficient response to client queries. If your company has a health and safety emergency, please contact our hotline on: 0333 20 21 010 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

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