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Basildon Borough Council has appeared in court in connection with an accident in which a boundary wall fell onto a child. Why was the local authority held responsible?
Published 22.03.2019
In January 2016 nine tonnes of masonry fell from the gable end of Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. In the aftermath 17 schools were closed for months due to structural defects. Could your
building also be at risk?
Published 27.03.2017
An independent structural safety body has issued an alert which covers the risks associated with the collapse of free-standing masonry walls. Why has the warning been published and what practical
steps does it advise?
Published 24.10.2014
During a recent audit a number of gaps were found in the safety arrangements for your building. Your lease is for just part of the premises and the problems identified are not in your remit. Is this
any concern of yours?
Published 03.07.2018
The National Exhibition Centre has appeared in court because bad storage arrangements led to a 11.5kg scenery prop falling onto an individual’s head. What mistakes were made and what action can you
take to prevent falling objects?
Published 23.12.2020
A court has heard how a businessman who asked his Latvian employees to convert a building began a fatal catalogue of errors. What went wrong and how can you avoid making the same mistakes?
Published 27.03.2015
A serious near miss on a construction site prompted the HSE to investigate and prosecute a Scottish company. What actually happened, and what can you learn from this case?
Published 23.04.2007
The operators of a gathering hall in Birmingham and the builder it used to carry out refurbishment work have appeared in court in connection with a near disaster at a school graduation ceremony. What
happened and why?
Published 10.11.2020
A series of dramatic incidents at a new state-of-the-art school have led to it being closed by Dumfries and Galloway Council. This seems a major step to take so what prompted it?
Published 10.10.2018
A court recently found that the operator of Luton Airport and its sub-contractor had fallen below the standards expected in the design of a roadway. Why were they so heavily penalised and what can
you learn from this case?
Published 31.01.2014
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