During previous school holidays you noticed that children were playing on your site. You’re especially concerned as this summer you are planning some building work. What are your liabilities and what
do you need to do?
Published 19.06.2015
North Lincolnshire Council has been ordered to pay fines and costs of over £200,000 after a driver was killed by a faulty car park barrier. Where did it go wrong and if you have similar barriers on
your premises, what should you do?
Published 19.10.2015
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
The London Borough of Lewisham has been found guilty of safety charges after a visitor fell into a vehicle inspection pit. What should the local authority have done differently?
Published 09.02.2018
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
The owners of Topshop have been heavily fined following an accident in which a queue barrier fell on to a young girl. Just a week later, a similar accident occurred at another store. What happened
and why?
Published 05.04.2019
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 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
If young children or vulnerable adults use your premises, then they’re likely to be at risk of trapping their fingers between doors and door frames. How do finger guards prevent these accidents and
when should they be fitted?
Published 24.09.2012
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