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Rugeley, Staffordshire · Birmingham Magistrates Court
As site manager of a cottage refurbishment, a self-employed site manager in Rugeley refused to cooperate with HSE inspectors who had observed unsafe roof access via an excavator bucket. He falsely identified himself as another person, claimed to be the property owner, made threats, and later instructed staff not to speak with inspectors when they returned with police.
Injuries: no injury: obstruction offence, no injury reported
Section 33(1)(h) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (two counts of obstruction)
“This case highlights the difficulties we face in trying to improve the health and safety of workers across Great Britain.”
Obstructing or misleading HSE inspectors during a site visit is a criminal offence in its own right, separate from any underlying safety failing.
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