Please find our Case Studies below:
August 17, 2026
Call for Safety Focus as Solar Panel Fire Numbers Increase
A renewed emphasis on installation quality, regular maintenance and system inspections is being called for as the number of solar panel fire incidents continues to climb alongside the rapid expansion of renewable energy technology. Fire and safety specialists say that while solar power remains a safe and effective energy source, poorly installed equipment, faulty components
August 12, 2026
Company and director prosecuted after worker injury
A company and its director have been prosecuted after a worker suffered life-changing injuries during the dismantling of a steel frame structure in Surrey. The incident occurred when a steel beam weighing more than 100kg fell after a ratchet strap, not designed for lifting operations, failed. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hse-network.com] The worker sustained multiple fractures to the
August 12, 2026
Network Rail fined £1.2m over wall collapse
Network Rail has been fined £1.2 million after a boundary wall at Rugby railway station collapsed and seriously injured 81-year-old Edward Hanlon in September 2022. Investigators found the wall had been omitted from inspection records after boundary changes were incorrectly documented, meaning its deteriorating condition went unnoticed. [orr.gov.uk], [yahoo.com] The incident left Mr Hanlon with
August 10, 2026
Father and Son Sentenced Over Illegal Gas Work
A father and son have been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work that resulted in a dangerous gas leak at a rental property in Stoke-on-Trent, putting tenants, including a young baby, at risk. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of using only qualified and Gas Safe registered engineers for gas
August 10, 2026
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In the last year, 126 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain. HSE’s annual data release covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026. This year the regular annual update is complemented by new analysis, comparing the level and trend of fatal injuries to workers in Great Britain with a selection of 35 other
November 10, 2025
‘Don’t tell anyone’
‘Don’t tell anyone’: Manager at UK’s largest housing association told staff how to fake fire safety notice A chartered surveyor tells Sky News the consequence of the information not being available in the event of a fire could be “death or serious injury”. “No one can listen to our calls?” a manager from Clarion, the
July 23, 2025
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HSE safety notice issued: display screens stands in schools A safety notice has been issued about the risk from height adjustable display screen stands in schools and other education settings. Certain motorised display screen wall mounts intended for use in schools and educational establishments are a serious risk of injury. HSE is aware of incidences
March 9, 2023
Government proposes second staircases to make buildings safer
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November 16, 2022
Company and its former director ordered to pay more than £100,000 for insufficient fire risk assessment
Building safety managers have been urged to make sure they have a thorough fire risk assessment in place after a company and its former director were ordered to pay more than £100,000 by a crown court judge. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is highlighting the issue after vital fire risks
May 11, 2022
New Electrical Product Recalls
We have added 9 new recall listings to our website during April. Click on the links below to find out more about the recall listing, including a description of the item and what to do if you think you have the affected product. Check if your portable heater has been recalled During the colder months
October 8, 2013
Church – Case Study
Our client is an expanding Church, with many groups, having differing needs, accessing the premises on a daily basis. Over the years the congregation has expanded and extensions have been added, leaving few options for further development. With every possible space being utilised, the Church is looking to move to more spacious premises. As is
