During previous school holidays you noticed that children were playing on your site. You’re especially concerned as this summer you are planning some building work. What are your liabilities and what
do you need to do?
Published 19.06.2015
A leisure club has been fined after Wigan Council received complaints from members of the public. What was found during its visit and could the prosecution have been avoided?
Published 16.04.2018
A visitor slipped and sustained an injury on a recent visit to your premises. How should you assess the risks to visitors and what sort of control measures do you need to introduce?
Published 14.02.2005
Two companies have recently been fined a total of £200,000 following the death of a nine-year-old girl. How did the accident happen and what steps, if any, should you be taking to avoid something
similar taking place on your site?
Published 03.12.2007
An estate agency has been handed a £200,000 fine after a lady fell 30 feet into a well during an open house viewing. How did the accident occur and what should the agent have done differently?
Published 10.04.2017
You’re thinking of installing outdoor play equipment for children visiting your premises. However, you’ve heard that the requirements are really onerous. What’s involved?
Published 26.04.2017
You have many visitors to your site but most stay in the reception and office areas. As most are only there for a short period, you don’t hold temporary inductions covering fire and safety issues. Do
you need to change your policy?
Published 30.06.2008
The London Borough of Lewisham has been found guilty of safety charges after a visitor fell into a vehicle inspection pit. What should the local authority have done differently?
Published 09.02.2018
If you need to have a scaffold erected against a building which has a public walkway adjacent to it, there are a number of precautions you need to take. What are they, and who is responsible for
taking them?
Published 18.11.2010
Even though your customers are only in your premises fleetingly, some have felt the need to have an accident whilst they’re there! You know it is difficult to stop completely, but you want to
minimise any potential liability. What can you do?
Published 10.09.2007