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
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 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
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
Your business isn’t one whose services are aimed at children, but they often come into the building with their parents. What precautions do you need to take to ensure their safety?
Published 19.03.2012
A recent decision from the Court of Appeal proves that employers and landowners can avoid being held accountable following an accident. Based on this case, what can you do to follow suit?
Published 01.09.2009
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
When you need a venue for an event, finding a space for a marquee may seem like a simple solution. But is it that straightforward? What safety considerations should you take into account?
Published 07.06.2012