Irish Director Sentenced for Endangering Workers’ Safety in England
Jack Avanzo, an Irish director of Weather Master Roofing, received a suspended prison sentence for breaching height safety regulations that endangered his workers. The court found that workers were operating without proper safety measures, leading to a six-month prison sentence, 120 hours of unpaid work, and a fine. His company was also penalized for non-compliance with safety standards, highlighting critical violations under the UK’s Health and Safety at Work Act.