Remember, remember the 5th of November – but do you remember what you can and cannot burn on bonfire night? We all love creating bonfires every year on 5th November, but when burning waste and materials, it’s crucial to know…
The Incident On 17th October 2000 a Great North Eastern Railway InterCity 225 train going from London to Leeds derailed at Hatfield station killing 4 people in the restaurant coach and injuring 70, three seriously. Reports concluded that communication was…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at the Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash, on the Great Western Main line, which is also known as the Paddington Rail Crash of…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at the Clapham Junction Train Crash 1988. The Incident The Clapham Junction Train crash occurred on 12th December 1988 at just after 8am.…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash 1952. The Incident The Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash occurred on 8th October 1952 at Harrow…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. This blog looks at The MV Herald of Free Enterprise Ferry Accident in 1987. The Incident The car ferry MV Herald of Free Enterprise was…
Welcome to our blog series looking at the causes and consequences of well known disasters. The Incident The Tay Bridge disaster occurred on Sunday 28th December 1879, resulting in the loss of life of approximately 75 people travelling on the train.…
BSI the National Standards Body have released free guidance to help organisations work safely during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The guide draws on information from a variety of sources, building on government guidance, and aligns to the recognised PLAN –…
Introduction From Wednesday 13th May 2020, the Government advice for England has changed, and those people who can’t work from home are actively encouraged to return to the workplace. The following guidance and best practices can also be used in…
