CORPORATE MANSLAUGTER
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act of 2007 is now being tested in the courts. Although now adjourned the case of the the MD of Geotech Holdings is being closely followed by health and safety professionals and legal eyes equally.
The case has been widely publicised here http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jun/17/mudslide-corporate-manslaughter-charge
Organisations need to be aware that failures in the management of health and safety that lead to the death of a person through gross negligence could result in lengthy prison sentences.
Simple risk management is the answer. What are the risks? who is exposed to risk? what do we do now to mitigate or remove risk? is it enough? what more should we do? Do it - Record it - Risk managed. That's what we do at SCSL, help orgainsations to manage risk cost effectively. Contact us now if you need any advice.
