The defendants had designed a conveyor, but failed to include in the drawings appropriate safety features. The plant was constructed, but failed causing a fatal injury. One company had designed the system, another had converted it into drawings and a third built the structure relying upon the drawings. The appellant had not prepared the design upon which the construction was based and was not criminally liable, and nor was he vicariously liable since the drawings had not been prepared under his control.
Citations:
Times 29-Mar-2000
Statutes:
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (1994 No 3140)
Health and Safety
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85442