Lithium-ion battery incidents affect more than half of businesses
Aviva research suggests that more than half of businesses have experienced an issue linked to lithium-ion batteries, such as sparking, fires and explosions.
Company fined after barn roof fall
A company has been fined £133,000 after a man was left seriously injured when he fell through a barn roof in Southampton.
One in five cars damaged by potholes has to be written off
Data from insurer Allianz reveals that one in five (21%) insurance claims where a vehicle hit a pothole leads to the vehicle being declared an insurance write-off.
Average cost of battery fire claims hits £50,000
Data released today by insurer Allianz reveals the high cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries. The average cost of these claims is £50,000, with fires caused by leaking and damaged batteries and overcharged e-vehicles combusting at home.
Hosting a Safe Christmas Light Switch-On Event
The Christmas light switch-on event is a highlight of the festive season, bringing communities together to celebrate and mark the start of the holiday period. Organising such an event requires careful planning for the safety and enjoyment of all attendees
Manchester engineering firm fined after apprentice loses fingers
A Manchester-based engineering company has been fined £500,000 after a young apprentice lost the use of two fingers when using a horizontal bandsaw.
Fine for construction company after father of three left paralysed
A father-of-three was left paralysed from the chest down after falling through a ceiling at a house renovation in Derbyshire.
Holiday Preparation for Village Halls and Community Buildings
Whether you're closing your property for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it’s important to prepare your community building if it will be unoccupied.
How to prepare for a flood
Flooding is one of the most common and devastating natural disasters, affecting millions of people worldwide each year
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: An Emerging Risk
The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is undoubtedly positive for our planet’s transition from fossil fuels, but they come with a whole new set of risks to people and property.