Decision details

Simple Caution (x2) - Tattooist in Arnold

Reference: D125

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To appropriately sanction operators for Health and Safety offences observed at tattoo studio on 17th July 2013.

Decision:

Two simple cautions were issued to two operators at the tattoo studio.

Reasons for the decision:

A number of health and safety offences were established which constituted breaches of Nottinghamshire bye laws. Taking into account factors surrounding the incidents it was not considered in the public interest to pursue a formal prosecution but it was considered necessary to issue a simple caution to deter future non-compliance.

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing
Send formal letter
Formal prosecution

Publication date: 13/12/2013

Date of decision: 13/12/2013