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If it aint broke, why fix it? "What 's the point of getting a maintenance chap in to inspect the hoist? I know its getting on a bit, but its never let us down before. We'd only have to put our prices up" |
Consider this An employer was found guilty of breaching health and safety law by failing to maintain a hot water boiler, which exploded, fatally injuring two people, an employee and a contractor. An engineer employed by an insurance company was also convicted, of failing to carry out an examination of a boiler pressure relief valve. The Crown Court fined the employer a total of £150,000 and ordered payment of £125,000 in costs. The engineer was fined £1000 plus costs of £250. We all have a duty of care - Good Health & Safety is indeed Good Business!
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