A contractor has been prosecuted over the death of a worker who was killed by a reversing vehicle. How did this accident happen and what, if anything, can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.06.2010
In October 2014 the HSE published the third edition of its guidance on workplace transport, in the hope of making it easier for businesses to understand what’s needed when organising on-site
transport routes. What’s to know?
Published 10.11.2014
Fedex UK Ltd has been heavily fined after one of its employees was struck by a reversing fork lift truck (FLT). What control measures should have been in place to prevent this type of incident?
Published 10.02.2020
You’ve a site speed limit of 5mph which starts at the entrance. You’re constantly struggling to keep car and delivery drivers to the limit. Who’s responsible if there’s an accident, and what did a
traffic related case identify?
Published 05.12.2005
A court recently found that the operator of Luton Airport and its sub-contractor had fallen below the standards expected in the design of a roadway. Why were they so heavily penalised and what can
you learn from this case?
Published 31.01.2014
Reversing vehicles and pedestrians in the same place don’t mix as a food company discovered to their cost. What happened when the HSE investigated an accident and found a complete lack of risk
assessment?
Published 12.02.2007
Travis Perkins (TP) has been fined £2 million following the death of a customer at one of its retail outlets. How did this happen and what lessons can be learned from this case?
Published 26.05.2016
About a quarter of fatal accidents at work are caused by vehicles. So if you have a car park, loading bay, roadway, etc. it’s worth getting organised by using our free sample workplace transport
policy.
Published 16.04.2013
Both a council and a contractor have been heavily fined following the death of a worker on a road maintenance project. How did the accident happen and what steps should have been taken to prevent it?
Published 13.04.2010
A recent case considered whether UPS Ltd was liable for the derailment of a train which occurred when a visitor’s car rolled on to the line from its depot. What was the outcome and what is there to
learn about liability for traffic routes?
Published 13.09.2013