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HSE prosecute Hartlepool Borough Council and two employers running a taxi business


The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced today that it will prosecute Hartlepool Borough Council, Mr Ian Cameron (trading as Cameron Radio Taxis) of Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool and Mr Gerald Nicholson of Blakelock Road, Hartlepool, in connection with the death of Mr James Hunt. Each face a criminal charge for a breach of Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. HSE allege that each party failed in its duty to ensure the safety of Mr Hunt whilst using the Dial-a-Ride service.

(Media-Newswire.com) - The Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) announced today that it will prosecute Hartlepool Borough Council, Mr Ian Cameron ( trading as Cameron Radio Taxis ) of Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool and Mr Gerald Nicholson of Blakelock Road, Hartlepool, in connection with the death of Mr James Hunt.

On 19 January 2005, Mr Hunt, who was 85 years old, fell from the tail lift of a Dial-a-Ride vehicle whilst disembarking on his motorised scooter at a supermarket in Clarence Road, Hartlepool.

Each face a criminal charge for a breach of Section 3( 1 ) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. HSE allege that each party failed in its duty to ensure the safety of Mr Hunt whilst using the Dial-a-Ride service.

The preliminary date for the first hearing is 28 February 2007.

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
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HSE allege that each party failed in its duty to ensure the safety of Mr Hunt whilst using the Dial-a-Ride service.

I get the feeling the poo is about to hit the fan

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

I didnt know/never seen anyone carried ON a scooter in a WAV

It obviously happens, but its the duty of care aspect I guess.

Is that the sound of training companies I hear in the distance?

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin