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Vasilis Paraskeva and his London-based company, VNP Constructions Limited, were the appointed contractor for the conversion of a former public house and adjoining building into residential flats on White Lion Street, London.<\/p>\n
During a proactive HSE visit to the site on 1 September 2022 inspectors identified several issues including work at height risks and concerns about the competence of site management. Prohibition and Improvement notices were served.<\/p>\n
Further visits over the following 12 months identified additional breaches, demonstrating a continued failure to suitably plan, manage and monitor the work. Additional Prohibition and Improvement notices were served.<\/p>\n
An HSE investigation found that Vasilis Paraskeva and VNP Constructions Limited failed to comply with the requirements of multiple enforcement notices and failed to ensure work was carried out safely.<\/p>\n
VNP Constructions Limited, of Winchmore Hill, London, pleaded guilty to breaching safety regulations and was fined \u00a37,200 and ordered to pay \u00a3900 in costs at the same hearing.<\/p>\n
Director, Vasilis Paraskeva, of\u00a0 Winchmore Hill, London, also pleaded guilty and was fined \u00a310,800 and ordered to pay \u00a3900 in costs at Snaresbrook Crown Court.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Andrew Pipe said: \u201cThese fines should send a clear message to the construction industry that HSE and the courts take\u00a0failure to comply with enforcement notices extremely seriously.<\/p>\n
\u201cHSE will not hesitate to take action against companies and individuals who fail to keep people safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n