Council to be prosecuted for Asbestos breaches

From Nick Tiratsoo

Hi all,

Ive just heard that, following a detailed complaint made by myself and Trevor Calver, the Heath and Safety Executive (HSE) is taking the Council to court over breaches of

the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 2(1)

the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 3(1)

the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, regulation 4(8)

with summonses being served earlier week.

This follows a long HSE investigation focusing on the Town Hall between 2009 and 2012. 

The hearing is set for 30 July, and there is no indication yet how LBWF intends to plead.

NT

PS Here's some of the background:

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/9853697.WALTHAM_FOREST__HSE_to_investigate_town_hall_asbestos__risks_/

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/9827374.WALTHAM_FOREST__5_000_bags_of_town_hall_documents__contaminated_with_asbestos_/

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/9801119.WALTHAM_FOREST__Town_hall_asbestos__known_about_since_1980s_/