Two construction companies found guilty and fined heavily

After a recent court verdict was passed in favour of the injured worker, where the building authority was held responsible for the accidents in the construction site, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has once again urged construction companies to comply with the existing safety rules and provide proper safety gear to the workers.

The verdict was passed in two cases which took place in 2006 where the authorities were fined £80,000 along with £10,000 as costs, and £25,000 along with £10,000 as costs respectively. Laing O'Rourke Construction South Ltd based in Dartford and Durable Contracts Ltd from Belvedere in Kent, are the companies that have been fined.

The worst part is that both of the accidents could have been avoided if the authorities took care to employ the necessary safety measures and provide the workers with proper safety gear. As a result of this verdict both the construction companies have lost their reputation and hindered their prestige.

The government authorities are now especially careful that such cases do not go unnoticed. So if you want your company to be successful then make sure that you provide the right safety gear for your employees. Proper safety gear keeps your employees as well as the company’s reputation secure. So make a small investment in safety gear and reap great returns.