In a typical construction project, the main contractor takes responsibility for the site with effect from the date of possession and then remains responsible for it until...
The specific offence of corporate manslaughter was created by the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCHA 2007). The CMCHA 2007 extends to the whole...
This Practice Note explains the approach taken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to the enforcement of health and safety law in England and Wales. The HSE has a...
Those who control site work must check that working conditions are healthy and safe both before, and as, work begins. This Practice Note concentrates on the duties of the...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This article appears as originally published in Construction Law on 1 September 2017 and is not...
What is RIDDOR? Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, SI 2013/1471 (RIDDOR) is a regulation which requires employers and others in...
The immediate aftermath of an incident Depending on the nature of the incident, first thoughts should, of course, be to address any medical requirements of any injured...