The HSE issues an Improvement Notice to a factory for inadequate noise controls. The employer does not comply within the specified timeframe. What

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The HSE issues an Improvement Notice to a factory for inadequate noise controls. The employer does not comply within the specified timeframe. What are the potential consequences?

Accepted Answer

The HSE can prosecute for failure to comply with an Improvement Notice, which is a criminal offence carrying an unlimited fine and/or imprisonment

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No further action can be taken after an Improvement Notice

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The HSE can only issue a second Improvement Notice

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The employer receives an automatic fine of one thousand pounds

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The HSE must apply to a civil court for enforcement

Improvement Notice non-compliance — DOccMed MCQ

The HSE issues an Improvement Notice to a factory for inadequate noise controls. The employer does not comply within the specified timeframe. What are the potential consequences?