Burning green waste where it originated is sometimes permitted under environmental rules, but it may not be safe. As a prosecution in January 2015 shows, starting a fire should not be carried out
casually. What happened?
Published 11.05.2015
A manufacturing company has been fined heavily after a subcontractor was electrocuted. But as the contractor was not an electrician, how did he come into contact with a live conductor?
Published 29.05.2015
A four-year-old boy was badly injured in a recent accident at a Marks & Spencer store. What happened and what are the implications for those managing premises which are open to the public?
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
You have a mobile phone radio frequency mast on your roof. You need to do some maintenance near it and are concerned about any potential health and safety issues. What are they, and what precautions
are necessary?
Published 13.03.2006
Although pneumatic tools have many practical advantages, as a recent case shows, using compressed air isn’t without risks. What should you make your staff aware of to manage the situation?
Published 14.10.2013
A nightclub owner has been found guilty of 23 breaches of his licence conditions. What did inspectors find wrong and could steps have been taken to avoid the trip to court?
Published 04.12.2013
The HSE investigation into the explosion at the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot has recently concluded. What was identified as the cause of the explosion and how could it have been prevented?
Published 03.09.2010
As an employer, you have a duty to keep your floors free from slip hazards, so far as is reasonably practicable. But what happens if there’s an accident due to a pipe burst? What does a recent Court
of Appeal decision say?
Published 23.05.2005
An organisation has recently been prosecuted for an accident caused by their failure to maintain window restrictors. Is this a new law and should all businesses fit these devices to their windows?
Published 08.07.2009