The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 comes into force on 6 April 2008, and to help raise awareness of employers' responsibilities under the new legislation, the South Wales Working Well Together Group (WWT) is holding a mock "interview under caution" event in Cardiff next month.

The event puts a senior manager from a small to medium sized construction company in a post-accident scenario, facing an interview by the police, assisted by the HSE, in relation to the 'incident'. The interview takes place in front of an audience made up of representatives from the construction industry.

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HSE Principal Inspector for Construction in Wales, Chantal Nicholls, said: "Following the success of a similar event last year, the group decided to run another in 2008 and with the new legislation coming into force, this was the obvious theme.

"The interview is a nerve-wracking experience – the scenario is made up, but the line of questioning is exactly the same as any employer could expect if they find themselves the subject of a joint investigation by the Police and HSE.

"Many who saw last year's event said it really helped them focus their mind on health and safety issues, and served as a reminder about what happens following an incident."

The event is free for people in the construction industry, and is supported by the Working Well Together group, which brings together public and private sector bodies to promote good health and safety in the construction industry.

(CD/JM)