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
In the summer two children were killed in separate incidents involving automatic sliding gates. Now the HSE has issued a safety alert covering all powered access gates. What do they say?
Published 22.09.2010
The death of a seven-year-old, who’d managed to gain access to scaffolding, led to a successful prosecution by the HSE. What had the contractor done wrong, and how can you prevent a similarly tragic
accident?
Published 04.01.2010
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
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
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
A recent case heard in the Court of Appeal examined who was liable for an accident to a resident’s hand caused by an entrance door that was in disrepair. What was the outcome and what factors did the
court take into account?
Published 06.12.2012
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
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
A case heard in May 2018 illustrates the need for clear and effective management of risks on your site which could affect third parties. What happened and why was the director prosecuted?
Published 28.08.2018