A prosecution of South Wales Police for a safety offence shows that it’s not above the law. How did one of its staff receive an electric shock and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 07.04.2020
Investigators have concluded that electric shock caused the death of two race horses during a race meet at Newbury. How did this happen and what lessons can be learned from the incident?
Published 21.03.2011
As a recent case shows, working in cellars and similar locations can be fatal if not managed properly. What happened and how can you avoid making a similar mistake?
Published 31.01.2014
An electrician lost his life when a cable he assumed to be isolated and safe was in fact carrying a current. What made him think that the cable posed no risk and how can you prevent a similar
incident?
Published 01.12.2008
A recent case, which followed a fatal accident, has highlighted the risks created by poor and unsafe electrical installations. What caused the accident and how can you prevent a similar one on your
premises?
Published 16.06.2009
In a case heard at the end of 2015 two large companies found themselves in court after a fatal accident involving electricity. What happened and what could they have done differently to avoid it?
Published 15.02.2016
Walls may seem like simple structures but, as the prosecution of a carpet firm shows, there’s more to their design than meets the eye. What happened and how can you avoid making the same mistakes?
Published 19.06.2015
A contractor has been prosecuted over the death of a worker who was killed by a reversing vehicle. How did this accident happen and what, if anything, can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.06.2010
A pedestrian was knocked down and killed at a Scottish hospital even though she was using a designated safe route. What did the hospital do wrong and what measures can you put in place to avoid a
similar tragedy?
Published 27.02.2015
Following an incident which resulted in a worker suffering severe electrical burns, two companies have been prosecuted. What went wrong and what should have been done differently?
Published 13.06.2019