Raymond James Birse
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Recommendations
Recommendations (the sheriff's words)There are high risks involved in dismantling buildings and structures, and in this instance, the structure was over 45 years of age. There is merit in the HSE inspector’s observation that such a potentially dangerous activity should only be undertaken by contractors with expertise in this type of work. The system that was adopted by Mr Birse on the day in question fell altogether short of a safe and satisfactory system of working, particularly when there were fragile roofing materials being removed.
Under section 28 of the 2016 Act, each recipient of a recommendation must respond within 8 weeks. The 8-week window is counted from the publication date. See how we track responses.
Section 28 responses
Overall status, as assessed by this site: Response pending
No response has been identified on the case landing page yet. The 8-week window has closed without a published response or non-response notice.
About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.