An electrical company which failed to check that a roller shutter door was operating properly has been fined following a fatal accident. What happened and what should you do to avoid a similar
incident with your powered door?
Published 02.09.2019
You’ve received a report from your roller shutter door installer saying you require a maintenance contract. Is this strictly necessary, and if it is, how should you respond to the recommendations?
Published 04.09.2015
A construction company whose workers dropped a roller shutter door during maintenance work has found itself in court despite the fact that no one was injured. What happened and why?
Published 28.02.2018
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
A passenger lift in a shared occupancy building may well belong to the landlord but does the employer whose staff use it have any responsibilities? A recent personal injury case provided an answer
that may surprise you!
Published 18.12.2006
False ceilings create a handy space to conceal structural elements of the building, pipes and cables. But when these installations require maintenance or alteration, what hazards should you to take
into account?
Published 02.07.2020
The HSE has issued a reminder to control the keys used to access dangerous parts of lift shafts and which can override lift safety features. What kinds of problem can occur if keys are readily
available to staff?
Published 28.01.2019
Some premises have floor openings to allow access to the areas below, e.g. for storage or maintenance purposes. Recent case law shows how important it is to secure them. What does it say?
Published 18.01.2005
A major pipeline transportation company has been fined £2.3 million for safety breaches. What were the issues and how can you control the risk of working with pressurised systems?
Published 13.04.2023
A manufacturing company has been prosecuted over an accident in which a worker was crushed by a heavy door and left unconscious for eight hours. Where did it go wrong?
Published 21.10.2016