Protection Against Corporate Manslaughter

In April 2008 the new Corporate Manslaughter Act came into force. Essentially this new legislation means that for the first time, companies and organisations could be found guilty of corporate manslaughter. If a person dies as a result of management failures that result in a breach of a duty of care, this is known as corporate manslaughter.

Besides the financial burden of unlimited fines, which on conviction would not be covered by insurance, the consequences of being found guilty of corporate manslaughter could involve your company or organisation being forced to advertise the fact that it had been convicted of the offence. This potential PR disaster which would include publicising details of the conviction and fines received, could prove to be extremely damaging for any company whatever the size.

With expert knowledge and experience, McCormack Benson Health and Safety Consultants are perfectly positioned to provide a solution to help protect your company or organisation against such a tragedy. We will provide you with the tools needed to help avoid serious accidents happening in the first place but in the event of a fatality, our documentation and systems will provide a solid defence should any court action be brought against you.

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Related Pages:
Corporate Manslaughter Act and Corporate Homicide Act

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