Corporate Manslaughter
Understanding the implications of the new corporate manslaughter act and practical guidance on reviewing the safety of your systems.
Our experienced and expert facilitator will answer all your questions, including:
In what circumstances might we face prosecution?
Who would have to stand in the dock?
Are we liable for failures in our subsidiary companies?
How are foreign companies affected?
What is our position vis a vis our contractors and sub-contractors?
What’s the position regarding government departments, executive agencies etc?
What will the courts and prosecuting authorities look at under the new offence?
What standards are now expected of companies and organisations?
Am I a ‘senior manager’?
How can I delegate my responsibility?
Individual benefits:
- Hear an in-depth explanation of the new corporate manslaughter legislation
- Understand your role in implementing the law in your organisation
- Gain an insight into investigation procedures, prosecutions and penalties
Organisational benefits:
- Enhance successful safety management systems to protect your staff, customers and the public
- Avoid prosecution for work-related deaths
What the training covers:
- Background to the new law
- Who does the new offence apply to?
- Scope of the new offence
- Compliance required
- Meaning of key words, terms, expressions: ‘senior level’; ‘gross breach’; ‘duty of care’
- Investigation, prosecution, conviction, penalties
- Exemptions
- Practical aspects
- Employer’s action checklist