Why These Companies Were Fined in June 2024

All of these companies were fined in June for failing to implement safety measures properly. How robust are yours?

The statistics for April and May 2024 alone are pretty startling:

• 13 companies were fined
• Nine tragic fatalities occurred
• Over £6 million in fines were issued

These figures highlight a critical issue in workplace safety compliance. Please take a moment to watch our video, in which we break down these cases, discuss the causes, and derive valuable lessons from each incident.

Why Are Companies Still Failing?

Despite having robust safety policies, risk assessments, and health & safety managers in place, even the most successful companies continue to fall short of legal requirements.  The common thread among the cases in April and May 2024 was a failure to fully implement Section 2(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

It’s not just about having the procedures and policies in place; they must be understood and actionable by every employee, and most importantly, you must be able to prove compliance.

Reflecting on the Bigger Picture

In 2022/23 alone, 561,000 workers sustained non-fatal injuries at work, 135 lives were tragically lost in work-related accidents, and 3.7 million working days were lost due to workplace accidents.

How Safety PAL Could Help

At Safety PAL, we believe these incidents could have been prevented. Safety PAL was built from the ground up to keep you 100% compliant with the law – including Section 2(1) of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – and we’ve yet to see another system that makes that claim. Our connected software ensures that not only are your safety protocols in place but also that they are fully operational and verifiable. Should the worst happen, Safety PAL helps demonstrate that you have provided your workforce with all the necessary:

• Knowledge
• Information
• Instruction
• Training

This aids in keeping your workplace safe and compliant, protecting you from fines and legal actions.

But don’t take our word for it; request a no-obligation demo, and we will show you how…

Can your company afford to be the next statistic?

Over the years, we’ve dealt with all sorts of problems faced by many companies in different industries. Ask us how we can help you overcome your particular Health and safety challenges. We’re here to help, so get in touch with any of your questions.