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Canal Trust fined following ‘tragic’ volunteer death

Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, of Dauntsey Lock, Chippenham, pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

As well as the fine, the Trust was ordered to pay £10,822 in costs at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 24 June.

It will also pay more than £6,000 in compensation.

James Lucas, an inspector from HSE, said: “The situation which led to Peter’s death would not have arisen had the temporary structural works been properly planned and implemented to ensure a suitable safe system of work prior to the incident.

“It is essential that those in control of work of this nature devise safe methods of working and to provide the necessary information, instruction, and training to their workers to ensure their safety.”


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