A London-based glazing company has recently been prosecuted following a visit to one of its premises by an inspector. What prompted the action and could it have been avoided?
Published 28.02.2011
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli was prosecuted over the death of an employee found inside an industrial autoclave. How did the accident happen and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 03.07.2015
A case heard in Scotland concerned the death of an 80-year-old man who fell in the dark stairwell of a little used fire escape. How did the management company of the shopping centre fare in court?
Published 03.09.2020
Although most falls from height are usually in high risk industries such as construction, a recent case has proved that they can happen almost anywhere. What happened and what can be learned from
this case?
Published 07.06.2012
A businessman has recently been fined £30,000 because he failed to ensure that his premises were equipped with clean and functioning toilet and welfare facilities. How did the case pan out?
Published 06.05.2010
A company was recently prosecuted in connection with a fatal accident in a storage area. What was the cause and how can you avoid finding yourself in a similar situation?
Published 24.09.2012
In January 2017 a care home resident died in a faulty passenger lift. Although the lift maintenance company had identified the problem which caused it, the lift remained in service. What managerial
mistakes were behind the accident?
Published 13.01.2022
In a recent case, an employee sought damages from his employer for a broken leg sustained in an accident at work. How did it happen and how can you avoid something similar occuring on your property?
Published 13.12.2013
With limited resources at your disposal, it’s easy to ignore what you may regard to be fairly minor complaints, e.g. problems with doors. However, some case law shows that this could be costly in
terms of safety. What do you need to know?
Published 28.03.2005
It’s a hazard which may not be obvious but, as this case from early 2015 shows, hot pipes can be a killer. How did they cause such a serious outcome in this instance and when must you take action to
prevent a similar occurence?
Published 27.04.2015