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Corporate Manslaughter
Learn how SHE Software can help you comply with Corporate Manslaughter
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 comes into force on 6 April 2008. Are you prepared?
The new law will permit prosecution of companies and other organisations where there has been a gross failing, throughout the organisation, in the management of health and safety and where there have been fatal consequences.
Under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 an offence will be committed where failings by an organisation's senior management are a substantial element in any gross breach of the duty of care owed to the organisation's employees or members of the public, which results in death. The maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and the court can additionally make a publicity order requiring the organisation to publish details of its conviction and fine.
Health and Safety states that organisations must meet certain legal requirements. SHE Software can help meet those legal requirements.
| Legal Requirement | How SHE Software Helps Meet The Legal Requirements |
|---|---|
| Provide a written Health and Safety policy (if they employ five or more people) | Policy/Guidance/Method Statements |
| Assess risks to employees, customers, partners and any other people who could be affected by their activities | Activity Risk Assessment |
| Arrange for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review of preventive and protective measures | Action Management |
| Ensure they have access to competent Health and Safety advice | Portal Page / Policy/Guidance/Method Statements |
References
Leading health and safety at work’ (INDG 417) HSC and IoD
Leadership Actions for Directors and Board Members
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Institute of Directors Corporate Governance
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