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Audi apprentice in Reading - comments from coroner - what are your thoughts?

Clare

Hi all, you may have seen this story, this link is for the BBC version: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-40052026

Whilst I would agree there were several contributing factors to this young man's untimely death I do find it surprising that the company was not found to be negligent in any way despite - amongst other factors - evidence from the boy's PC plus the burns witnessed by his parents.  And Audi are curiously silent, I have yet to read any comments which might help to restore their credibility as a responsible employer. 

This tragic case contrasts the case of another youngster who was bullied by his workmates, two of whom were found guilty in a court case, link for the case if you are unfamiliar: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36522872

I would be interested to hear other views on the very sad Audi case.  It has made a very sad end to my week.

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  • This case hit home particularly with me as my organisation runs an apprenticeship scheme for automotive technicians every year. I was appalled by some of the examples of mistreatment given in the article but sadly you will still find 'old school' mechanics who think it's perfectly ok to treat apprentices in this way because it's 'just a bit of fun' and what they had to put up with when they were apprentices.

    Having said that I agree with Keith that we have not been privy to the full facts of the case and I don't know what threshold needs to be met in order for a company to be found negligent.

    Although of no help to this young man I also read that the Coroner had noted that Audi have made changes to prevent such incidents in future
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  • This case hit home particularly with me as my organisation runs an apprenticeship scheme for automotive technicians every year. I was appalled by some of the examples of mistreatment given in the article but sadly you will still find 'old school' mechanics who think it's perfectly ok to treat apprentices in this way because it's 'just a bit of fun' and what they had to put up with when they were apprentices.

    Having said that I agree with Keith that we have not been privy to the full facts of the case and I don't know what threshold needs to be met in order for a company to be found negligent.

    Although of no help to this young man I also read that the Coroner had noted that Audi have made changes to prevent such incidents in future
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