Building firm fined
Solihull building firm fined for disturbing
asbestos in a primary school
A Solihull building firm has been fined £1,000 after failing to
take precautions against asbestos while working at a school.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted the company
after bosses at Greswolde Construction Ltd of Station Road,
Knowle, failed to warn its employees that the substance was present
despite being in possession of a survey detailing where the
asbestos was.
The company pleaded guilty to a breach of regulation 10(1) and
one of 11(1)(a) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. As
well as the fine it was also ordered to pay £2,268 costs.
For the full details see the HSE
website.