RTEConstruction worker killed at Dublin Airport
Wednesday, 27 February 2008 11:19
A construction worker has been killed at Dublin Airport this morning.
Work on the construction site at the airport has been halted.
It is understood that the man is an employee of a construction company carrying out upgrading work at the airport.
It is unfortunate that workplace deaths are all too common place in this country.
Just heard that the poor guy was crushed.
One of the moderators on here really wrecks my head with his/her power mad ego
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What is even more unfortunate is the modern version of paying weregild to the courts, instead of a custodial sentence in cases where management and those responsible for H&S are criminally negligent. If dangerous driving carries a jail sentence, why not these cases? A cynical answer springs to mind, but I wont bore people with my theory.Originally Posted by johnfás
(I'm not saying that those in this instant are, however.)
If I could mass-sterilise the planet, I would. Seriously.
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The fines given to companies who are in breach of health and safety is a joke.
SMASH THE NAMA REPUBLIC GET OUT AND PROTEST
[quote=The OD]What is even more unfortunate is the modern version of paying weregild to the courts, instead of a custodial sentence in cases where management and those responsible for H&S are criminally negligent. If dangerous driving carries a jail sentence, why not these cases? A cynical answer springs to mind, but I wont bore people with my theory.
(I'm not saying that those in this instant are, however.)[/quote:3dpsd81m]
Management are not always responsible for theDeaths and injuries caused.
You can never anticipate the stupidity of some workers.
I thought that the way it was announced on RTE's News at One on the radio was callous - after giving brief details of the man's death the news announcer said, "flights have not been affected".
[quote=pauriceenjack]Management are not always responsible for theDeaths and injuries caused.What is even more unfortunate is the modern version of paying weregild to the courts, instead of a custodial sentence in cases where management and those responsible for H&S are criminally negligent. If dangerous driving carries a jail sentence, why not these cases? A cynical answer springs to mind, but I wont bore people with my theory.
(I'm not saying that those in this instant are, however.)
You can never anticipate the stupidity of some workers.[/quote:2f0u0g3h]
Well PJ, if you read all the way down to the end, I say that I am not blaming management, I dont know what caused the death at this stage and to add to what I said, I would also apply strict sanctions to workers who cause death through reckless behaviour and flouting H&S law.
If I could mass-sterilise the planet, I would. Seriously.
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It seems callous perhaps, but necessary I suppose? Anyone flying today would have instantly been on to the Airport jamming lines wanting to know what was going on with their flight.
If I could mass-sterilise the planet, I would. Seriously.
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[quote=The OD][quote=pauriceenjack]Management are not always responsible for theDeaths and injuries caused.What is even more unfortunate is the modern version of paying weregild to the courts, instead of a custodial sentence in cases where management and those responsible for H&S are criminally negligent. If dangerous driving carries a jail sentence, why not these cases? A cynical answer springs to mind, but I wont bore people with my theory.
(I'm not saying that those in this instant are, however.)
You can never anticipate the stupidity of some workers.[/quote:13elq3wa]
Well PJ, if you read all the way down to the end, I say that I am not blaming management, I dont know what caused the death at this stage and to add to what I said, I would also apply strict sanctions to workers who cause death through reckless behaviour and flouting H&S law.[/quote:13elq3wa]
I did not accure you of prejudgement
We have laws that deal with manslaughter
[quote=pauriceenjack][quote=The OD]Well PJ, if you read all the way down to the end, I say that I am not blaming management, I dont know what caused the death at this stage and to add to what I said, I would also apply strict sanctions to workers who cause death through reckless behaviour and flouting H&S law.[/quote:1a44r3lz]Management are not always responsible for theDeaths and injuries caused.What is even more unfortunate is the modern version of paying weregild to the courts, instead of a custodial sentence in cases where management and those responsible for H&S are criminally negligent. If dangerous driving carries a jail sentence, why not these cases? A cynical answer springs to mind, but I wont bore people with my theory.
(I'm not saying that those in this instant are, however.)
You can never anticipate the stupidity of some workers.
I did not accure you of prejudgement
We have laws that deal with manslaughter[/quote:1a44r3lz]
I never said you accused me of anything, I was simply referring to the kid gloves treatment that seems to be applied to many of those responsible for work place fatalities.
If I could mass-sterilise the planet, I would. Seriously.
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