Chemring Countermeasures faced a fatal explosion at its Wiltshire factory due to safety failures, pleading guilty to failing health, safety, and welfare duties.
Chemring Countermeasures, a manufacturer of decoy flares for military aircraft, faced a fatal explosion at its Wiltshire factory due to safety failures including inadequate staff training, supervision, and risk assessments. The company pleaded guilty to failing its health, safety, and welfare duties to two employees. New management has since replaced safety and operations directors and revamped handling of explosive materials.
June 30, 2024
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