Awaab Ishaak was just aged two when he tragically died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition as a result of direct prolonged exposure to mould in his home.
This edition reports on the successful defence against a claim for personal injury in an employers' liability case in the context of agency workers and the use of unauthorised equipment.
This edition reports on the successful defence on a matter concerning highway kerb lines and Section 41 dangerousness, and an analysis of the Health and Safety Executive's annual statistics for 2020-21.
This edition reports on the operation of the Definitive Sentencing Guideline in a public sector and emergency service sentencing for breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, together with various case updates.
Sprinklers in schools can save lives, equipment, education, and community infrastructure. They are mandatory in Scotland and Wales, and Zurich continues to lobby government on this essential fire protection in England.
Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common workplace injuries. Adopting a scientific approach to floor safety can reduce the risk of incidents and demonstrate due diligence in the event of personal injury claims.
It remains to be seen if the reforms go far enough but what is clear is that building safety is an area that requires constant review to ultimately ensure that a disaster such as the fire at Grenfell Tower is never repeated.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a popular building material used mainly in roofs, but also in walls and floors. It forms part of many public buildings, including schools.