AG v Trant Construction [2003] JRC 114 (04 July 2003)

The company failed to secure the site and adequately inform employees, resulting in a risk of asbestos exposure; strong mitigation reduced the penalty.

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Citation: [2003] JRC 114
Parties: Defendant: Defendant company; Prosecutor: Crown; Senior Resources Director: Mr Trant
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 July 2003
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction with fine
Legal Topics: Asbestos Exposure, Workplace Safety, Mitigation, Sentencing

Health and Safety Criminal Law Asbestos Exposure Workplace Safety Mitigation Sentencing

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Parties

Defendant company

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Mr Trant

Senior Resources Director

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Breach of health and safety regulations relating to asbestos
2 Failure to secure site against danger to third parties
3 Insufficient communication to employees regarding asbestos risks

Ratio Decidendi

The company failed to secure the site and adequately inform employees, resulting in a risk of asbestos exposure; strong mitigation reduced the penalty.

Court Disposition

conviction with fine

Orders

Fine of £7,500 on each charge
Costs of £2,500

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