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Designing Buildings: moved Health and safety laws - what you need to know to The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

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−	Breaches in health and safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect in January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could face up to two years in prison for ~~breaking~~ legislation.	+	Breaches in health and safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect in January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could face up to two years in prison for failing to comply with legislation.

−	This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone ~~plays around or~~ behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies ~~for~~ anyone who fails to take proper care ~~for~~ other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.	+	This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies to anyone who fails to take proper care of other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.

−	The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. ~~Over~~ 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. ~~The new law also means that even~~ minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000~~. Whereas~~ fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.	+	The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. More than 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. Even minor breaches of the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000, and whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.

−	~~'This~~ Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences~~. It is right that there should be~~ a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this.'	+	The Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences, offering a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this.

−	The ~~thing to remember is that the change in the law~~ does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear ~~anyway~~. ~~The Act~~ is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.	+	The Act does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear. It is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.

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−	Breaches in ~~Health~~ and ~~Safety~~ law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect ~~on 16th~~ January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could ~~now~~ face up to two years in prison for breaking legislation.	+	Breaches in health and safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect in January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could face up to two years in prison for breaking legislation.

	This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.		This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.
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	The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.		The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.

−	While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.	+	'This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this.'
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−	~~"~~This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this.~~"~~	+

	The thing to remember is that the change in the law does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.		The thing to remember is that the change in the law does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.
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	This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.		This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.

−	The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take ~~[http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html safety]~~ matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.	+	The purpose of the law is to try to get employers to take its matters seriously. Over 200 people are killed every year in accidents at work, and many more are injured. The costs to businesses are huge. The new law also means that even minor breaches the rules now carry fines of up to £20,000. Whereas fines were previously related to specific serious breaches, people can now be fined for just about any offence.

	While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.		While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.

−	~~The Chair of~~ the ~~Health~~ and ~~Safety Executive~~, ~~Judith Hackitt, said:~~	+	"This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this."

−	"This Act gives lower courts the power to impose higher fines for some [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html health and safety] offences. It is right that there should be a real deterrent to those businesses and individuals that do not take their responsibilities seriously. Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to their safety are properly managed, and employers have a duty in law to deliver this."	+	The thing to remember is that the change in the law does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.
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−	The law slipped in rather quietly without attracting much media attention, even though the implications are actually more far reaching than the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which attracted quite a lot of interest and publicity when it came into force last April.	+
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−	The thing to remember is that the change in the ~~[http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html~~ law] does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.	+
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Breaches in Health and Safety law could now land employers or their staff in prison, where previously they would have faced fines. The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into effect on 16th January 2009 and means that employees or their bosses could now face up to two years in prison for breaking legislation.

This applies to anyone who contributes to a health and safety offence, even if an accident or injury has not occurred. In other words, if someone plays around or behaves recklessly, and they have been properly trained, they could personally be prosecuted and given a custodial sentence. The reckless behaviour does not need to result in a serious incident, only the possibility of one. The same thing applies for anyone who fails to take proper care for other people's safety, including, for example, not carrying out a risk assessment or fire risk assessment.

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While it has been suggested that custodial sentences will only be considered for the most serious offences, the law gives the courts considerable discretion, so we shall have to wait and see how it is interpreted. Many people expect a rush of prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive, as they attempt to demonstrate that the law is effective and the consequences real.

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The thing to remember is that the change in the [http://www.safe2use.com/health_safety_consultants_manchester.html law] does not place any new duties on employers, and those following the law have nothing to fear anyway. The Act is intended to target those few people who willfully ignore the regulations and put their staff or colleagues at risk by cutting corners or being careless.

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