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#1 Posted : 02 March 2001 11:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By Diane Warne
Can anyone tell me what the maximum fine is for a breach of the COSHH Regulations?
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#2 Posted : 02 March 2001 12:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ed Carter
Diane,
I believe it's £5,000:00 in the lower court and unlimited on indictment to a higher court.
Ed
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#3 Posted : 03 March 2001 07:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Adrian Watson
Diana,

See s 33(2) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 as amended.
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