The NHS has been prosecuted after a visitor to a medical centre drove his mobility scooter off a walkway. Why did the centre’s barriers fail and are there any checks you should carry out if you have
raised walkways?
Published 04.03.2016
B&Q has been fined £300,000 after a member of the public suffered injuries when parts of an in-store display fell down. Why did this accident happen and what measures should the DIY chain have
taken to prevent it?
Published 13.06.2019
North Lincolnshire Council has been ordered to pay fines and costs of over £200,000 after a driver was killed by a faulty car park barrier. Where did it go wrong and if you have similar barriers on
your premises, what should you do?
Published 19.10.2015
The owners of Topshop have been heavily fined following an accident in which a queue barrier fell on to a young girl. Just a week later, a similar accident occurred at another store. What happened
and why?
Published 05.04.2019
You’ve noticed that at large events there’s always an ambulance present. How do you know if your event needs one too, and what else do you need to take into consideration when planning medical cover?
Published 26.09.2011
In 2016 two separate prosecutions led to heavy fines for businesses whose failures caused the deaths of members of the public. What happened and what action must you take to avoid similar accidents?
Published 26.09.2016
A company has been fined after a child was killed by an unsecured power pole which rolled from beneath him whilst playing. What steps should have been taken to ensure this didn’t happen?
Published 30.03.2020
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
A hotel owner has been fined £100,000 in connection with a drowning in its swimming pool. As this case shows, parental supervision must be supplemented by proper facilities and procedures. What
happened?
Published 21.10.2016
You have a public right of way crossing your land and are concerned that pedestrians are at risk from moving vehicles. Do users automatically accept the risks or are you responsible for their safety?
Published 08.11.2018