The challenges of beach running
Mike Musso doesn’t know of a time when he wasn’t running on the beach. “I’d run from my house to the surf beach to hang out,” said Mr. Musso, 20, who grew up at the Jersey Shore and now works there. Half of his high school’s cross-country course was on sand, and now...Woman injured by falling machinery
A building firm based in Hertfordshire has been handed a fine after a member of the public was hit by a falling piece of machinery. The woman was waiting for a bus on York Road in London when she was struck by the 0.6 metre-square by two-metre high air handling unit....Barbecue Safety Advice
Outdoor activities are often a great way to spend your leisure time but they have their own set of unique fire risks that should not be underestimated. However, some common sense preparation can ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. A barbecue should be a...Olympic sandcastle demolished over health and safety fears
A giant sandcastle built on Weymouth beach to mark 100 days to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games was demolished just hours after it was finished because of health and safety fears. The fort took a sculptor four days to build in Dorset, where sailing events...Legionella
25th June 2012 – The number of people thought to have been affected by a recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Edinburgh has risen to 95. There are now 48 confirmed cases and 47 suspected cases, with three of the patients in intensive care. The...Want to Chat?
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