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The Scottish Coal Company has been fined £400,000 over the deaths of two workers who were killed when their car was crushed by a 100-tonne dump truck. Read the full story.
A member of the Scottish Parliament is consulting on proposals to introduce "equity fines" for firms found guilty of causing death or injury. Would equity fines, which are linked to a company's share price, make for a fairer penalty system? Vote in our opinion poll.
Last week’s results:
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Have you considered the conditions of workers manufacturing the protective equipment and clothing your organisation procures?
Yes: 44%
No: 56%
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