Poorly maintained public roads and paths are an issue in the public eye and do cause much damage and injury each year. The latest reported case shows that Kirklees Council may be in the position of defending or settling a claim made by a 67 year old lady after she tripped on a poor quality [...]
Written by admin
on April 20th, 2011
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Previously we have covered falling from height and the injuries that can occur along with regulations that should prevent these accidents from happening. In the case of Matthew Dutton these regulations were not adhered to by his employer and he suffered horrendous injuries after a fall from a 4 meter height. Mr Dutton was working [...]
Written by admin
on March 28th, 2011
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Over the years working at heights has produced some excellent results in day to day work and also some technical marvels of modern architecture. However, working at height has also produced many accidents ranging from minor injury to death. In 2005 the Work at Height Regulations were drawn up and these regulations are in place [...]
Written by admin
on March 16th, 2011
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Each year the festive season brings about merriment and often with the imbibing of alcohol. Unfortunately many still imbibe and insist on driving motor vehicles. Road Safety Minister Mike Penning has, this month, launched the THINK! Campaign in a bid to reduce the levels of drink driving over the Christmas period. The campaign has many [...]
Written by admin
on December 21st, 2010
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