Workplace Transport Safety

• Published date: 20 June 2023
• Subject Matter: Employment and HR, Health & Safety
• Law Firm: Weightmans
• Author: Andrew Brammer

Andrew Brammer, Partner in our Regulatory team considers the lessons to be taken from a recent workplace transport safety case.

The recent successful prosecution of two major transport companies has brought into sharp focus the catastrophic consequences of the failure of employers to discharge their duties and obligations in respect of workplace transport safety.

On 30 August 2019, Mr Neil Roberts, a depot manager for Turners (Soham) Limited, was struck and killed by an HGV reversing out of a parking space in the transport yard at the premises of The Haulage Group Limited in Birmingham. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) resulted in criminal proceedings being brought against the two companies, concluding in a fine of '300,000 and costs for The Haulage Group Limited and '1.9m and costs...