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
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
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
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
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
In February 2017 a child was fatally crushed when a piece of shop furniture fell on him at a Topshop store. What’s known about the accident?
Published 16.03.2017
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
If you invite visitors on to your premises, they may seek reassurance that you have appropriate health and safety arrangements in place. Use our new risk assessment to show them that you have
everything covered.
Published 15.02.2016
In 2006, members of the public were invited to walk through a large inflatable art work at a public event in County Durham. However, it went drastically wrong when a known control measure was
overlooked. What’s to know?
Published 19.05.2009