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Primark store fire started 'after contractors left hot torch burning'

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Two contracting companies pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of employees at work. Bennett Management Contractors (GB) Ltd, of Central Street, London, and AF Roofing, of Knocknastooka, Grange, Youghal, County Waterford, were contracted to work on the Primark premises at Bank Buildings. The court heard that three employees of AF Roofed were working on the roof with a hot torch. One employee was a qualified roofer and the other two were apprentices.

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Primark store fire started 'after contractors left hot torch burning'

Contractors admit health and safety failures after 2018 fire that destroyed historic building.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Primark fire: Belfast court told blaze started by hot torch left at site

"Both companies accepted a significant failing in their duty of care which goes to the heart of this case"

2 years ago·Belfast, United Kingdom

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Primark blaze started by hot torch left burning as contractors took break, court told

2 years ago·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Irish News broke the news in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 years ago on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

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