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
Two companies have recently been fined a total of £200,000 following the death of a nine-year-old girl. How did the accident happen and what steps, if any, should you be taking to avoid something
similar taking place on your site?
Published 03.12.2007
You’re thinking of installing outdoor play equipment for children visiting your premises. However, you’ve heard that the requirements are really onerous. What’s involved?
Published 26.04.2017
In 2016 two separate prosecutions led to heavy fines for businesses whose failures caused the deaths of members of the public. What happened and what action must you take to avoid similar accidents?
Published 26.09.2016
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
Your business isn’t one whose services are aimed at children, but they often come into the building with their parents. What precautions do you need to take to ensure their safety?
Published 19.03.2012
In April 2014 a child drowned when he slipped from a pipe crossing a canal. Why was the owner of the pipe blamed for the accident and if you have structures which are accessible to the public, what
should you do differently?
Published 01.02.2016
A member of staff says that your staircase barriers aren’t good enough. The railings have been there for years and as the building had the right approvals when it was constructed, surely they must be
okay?
Published 27.03.2017
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
The Construction Industry Training Board’s health, safety and environment handbook includes some revealing figures which identify just how the industry is set up and where the risks are. What’s to
know?
Published 05.07.2016