In September 2010 a construction worker was killed when the side of an excavation collapsed. At the recent trial, why were the owners of the development implicated alongside the construction
contractor?
Published 22.11.2013
A client and their contractor have appeared in court over the uncontrolled collapse of a building on to the High Street in Ramsgate. How did the accident occur and what should been done differently?
Published 05.10.2017
In April 2011 a worker was buried in a collapsed excavation on a construction site. What caused the fatal accident and what should his employer have done to prevent it?
Published 04.09.2015
A company, its managing director and a project manager have all pleaded guilty to health and safety charges in relation to a fatal accident. Why did it occur and how could it have been avoided?
Published 13.11.2015
The HSE recently prosecuted three companies for their involvement in a serious manual handling accident. How did it happen and how can you avoid a similar incident on your premises?
Published 16.12.2010
A major construction company has been prosecuted after uncharacteristic failures caused an excavator to sever the fuel supply to a hospital in the middle of winter. What happened and how can you
avoid a similar incident?
Published 21.05.2015
If you’re planning alterations to your building you might be tempted to keep the costs down by engaging subcontractors directly. But be careful that you don’t unwittingly overstretch yourself as one
firm did. What happened?
Published 08.12.2015
The operators of a gathering hall in Birmingham and the builder it used to carry out refurbishment work have appeared in court in connection with a near disaster at a school graduation ceremony. What
happened and why?
Published 10.11.2020
A serious near miss on a construction site prompted the HSE to investigate and prosecute a Scottish company. What actually happened, and what can you learn from this case?
Published 23.04.2007
A colleague has told you that if you employ a CDM co-ordinator for a construction project, they must have certain qualifications and be a member of the Association of Project Safety. Is this the
case?
Published 22.10.2007