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Following on from the news that the first corporate manslaughter trial is to be adjourned until October 2010 at least, it is worth discussing the new sentencing guidelines which have recently been published for sentencing of Corporate Manslaughter and Health & Safety Offences Causing Death. The guidelines can be found at www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk, some interesting points to note from the guidelines:
Ultimately, the real question is – will the continuing focus on increasing sentences for health and safety offences actually result in companies taking better precautions?
As has been widely reported this week, some 3,000 UK workers are taking part in a six month trial to assess the viability of a four-day working week without any reduction in their normal pay.
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The new regime introduced by the Act will take shape over the next 18 months, but those who design, build or manage high rise buildings are being urged to get ready for the changes to be introduced through the act.
In March the government proposed a number of changes to the Building Safety Bill. The new amendments propose additional protection for leaseholders to prevent them from being charged for cladding work if they own up to three properties.
The HSE has announced a campaign targeting health and safety in the construction industry in Birmingham. The Campaign is in response to a significant increase in development across the city, partly as a result of preparations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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