Looking at the consequences faced by company and director after exposing workers to asbestos during a demolition project in Stretford, Manchester. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) discovered significant safety violations that led to substantial fines and a suspended prison sentence.

Key Points:
Incident Overview: Workers were exposed to asbestos at Eye Track Limited's site during the demolition and construction activities.
HSE Investigation: The HSE found uncontrolled asbestos debris across the site, revealing severe safety oversights.
Legal Action: Eye Track Limited and its director Selcuk Pinarbasi were prosecuted for breaching health and safety regulations.

Sentencing Details:
Eye Track Limited fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £18,783.61 in costs.
Selcuk Pinarbasi received a 20-week suspended custodial sentence, fined £75,000, and ordered to pay £18,783.61 in costs.
HSE Statement: HSE inspector Phil Redman condemned the company's prioritisation of profit over worker safety.

Full Story:
Inspectors from the HSE visited Eye Track Limited’s site in Stretford, Manchester, after receiving concerns about unsafe work practices. During the visit, they found widespread asbestos contamination. The company's director, Selcuk Pinarbasi, was aware of the asbestos risks through a prior survey but failed to take necessary precautions.

Eye Track Limited and Mr. Pinarbasi pleaded guilty to multiple breaches of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The company was fined £20,000, while Mr. Pinarbasi faced a 20-week suspended sentence and a £75,000 fine, plus costs for both defendants.

HSE inspector Phil Redman emphasised that such neglect for worker safety is unacceptable and will be met with strict enforcement actions.

References:
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents
HSE press release: press.hse.gov.uk/2024/04/25/company-and-director-f…
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