Work-related deaths

Title	Work-related deaths
SubTitle	A protocol for liaison.
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Author	Crown Prosecution Service, Association of Chief Police Officers, The Local Government Association and British Transport Police for HSE
Series Code	MISC
Series Number	491
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	16 pages
Stock Code	MISC491
Price Exc. VAT	Free
VAT Rate	0%
Product Type	Hard Copy
Format	Paper
Edition	2nd ed.
Notes	please note only single copy orders are accepted. supersedes MISC 114 (MISC114) published in 1998
Abstract	Outlines the protocol agreed between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) British transport Police (BTP), The Local Government Association and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). It sets out the principles for effective liaison between the HSE, police forces and the CPS in relation to work-related deaths in England and Wales, and is available to the public. In particular, it deals with incidents where, evidence indicates that a serious criminal offence other than a health and safety offence may have been committed. Contents: Introduction; In what circumstances will this protocol apply? Statement of Intent; Intial action; Mangement of the investigation; Decision making; Disclosure of material; special inquires; Advice prior to charge; Decision to prosecute; The prosecution; HM Coroner; National liaison; Local liaison; A general guide to the enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and related legislation; Contacting HSE out of hours; Contacting Local authorities out of hours; Acknowledgements; Further reading.
Keywords	Enforcement; Police investigation; Negligence; Recklessness; Fatalities; Manslaughter