If you have a waste compactor located in an area which could be accessed by members of the public, then you need to pay attention to new guidance published by the HSE. What issues does it raise and
what action is advised?
Published 10.09.2014
An electrical company which failed to check that a roller shutter door was operating properly has been fined following a fatal accident. What happened and what should you do to avoid a similar
incident with your powered door?
Published 02.09.2019
If you have a lift on your premises, it’s vital to ensure that whoever maintains it, does so safely, due to the risks involved. To guide you through the process, use our new document. What’s covered?
Published 07.11.2011
A company which owned an Australian-themed bar has been fined for a string of safety failures after one of its employees was crushed in a lift. How did the incident occur and what should have been
done to prevent it?
Published 27.04.2020
No matter how well maintained your passenger lift is, it’s essential that you have suitable rescue procedures and they’re implemented promptly whenever needed. How should you go about it?
Published 25.11.2021
The Safety Assessment Federation has published a short guide on the safety and security of lift motor rooms. As a result, you could receive a safety wishlist from your lift engineer. What are they
likely to request?
Published 20.04.2021
In January 2017 a care home resident died in a faulty passenger lift. Although the lift maintenance company had identified the problem which caused it, the lift remained in service. What managerial
mistakes were behind the accident?
Published 13.01.2022
A construction company whose workers dropped a roller shutter door during maintenance work has found itself in court despite the fact that no one was injured. What happened and why?
Published 28.02.2018
Some premises have floor openings to allow access to the areas below, e.g. for storage or maintenance purposes. Recent case law shows how important it is to secure them. What does it say?
Published 18.01.2005