Corporate manslaughter - Small staff is still big risk

Mine is a small company, employing fewer than 20 staff members. Will I be affected by changes to the Corporate Manslaughter Act?

Any employer that has not reviewed its health and safety policies already should do so now. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act (2007) was introduced on 6 April and applies to employers of all sizes. A company is guilty of the new offence if the way in which its activities are managed or organised causes a death and amounts to a gross breach of a duty of care to the deceased.

You should conduct thorough risk assessments to identify any potential difficulties, as it is better to

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