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Businesses and the Corporate Manslaughter Act
All companies need to be aware of the implications of the recent Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 which came into force on the 6 April 2008 and affects the way all businesses manage health and safety within their company.
Beware of employees using company vehicles
The new act focuses on the people within companies and not just individual directors. Companies face unlimited penalties if found guilty of “corporate manslaughter” and this legislation applies to all companies. An example could be a fatal accident arising from a company's failure to ensure its employee’s cars are kept in a roadworthy condition, even where employees are using their own vehicles.
Avoiding prosecution
The key to avoiding prosecution is good health and safety practice and sound advice from your insurance broker. Cheers Insurance Brokers established in 1959 has provided business insurance and advice for nearly 50 years and specialize in Professional Indemnity, Directors and Officers, Commercial Property and other relevant business insurances. We can advise on the most effective cost effective insurance strategies and recommend appropriate health and safety measures to protect your business.
Whether you want a general Business Insurance Quote or just some advice on your options, call us on 020 8943 5333