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There aren’t many children who don’t love spending time in a playground! While it’d be lovely to be able to let them play unattended and without a worry in the world, unfortunately, accidents in playgrounds do happen. This is the case even when child-friendly equipment and safety measures have been installed. Therefore, this blog post…

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, tasteless and colourless gas that is produced when an item with high carbon content is combusted. It is a highly toxic and potentially deadly gas, which is why it is often referred to as a silent killer. Carbon monoxide is produced through incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, such as…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects many people in the UK each year. The condition can lead to chronic pain in the hand and wrist which means it can have a dramatic impact upon your ability to work or function normally. CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes…

Over the last 1,000 years we have seen a slow but steady legal evolution of judiciary systems culminating in what they are today, while these systems are predominantly used to handle business and personal disputes, occasionally some people go a little out of the box. Inspired by Stella Liebeck’s case in 1992, the Stella awards…

When playing any type of sport, there’s always a risk of picking up an injury. There are various reasons why they occur and sports injuries can range in severity. Over-training, a lack of conditioning and failure to properly warm up are all possible reasons why sports players can become injured. At the same time, sporting…

We usually think of workplace injuries as one-time injuries - a broken limb caused by a slip and fall, a severed extremity caused by some equipment malfunction or a head injury caused by something falling from a height. While these are common workplace injuries that are immediately obvious, repetitive motion injuries can take months and…

Cycling is a great way to get fit and, in some cases, a much quicker way to get from A to B than driving or taking the bus. However, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable road users and they can be seriously injured in accidents involving other vehicles. Therefore, in this article, we’ve created…

Construction work is vital for the growth and development of the country, but it comes with inherent risks and dangers. Despite safety regulations, new technology and new techniques, accidents in the construction industry are still fairly common. In this article, we’ll review the most common types of construction site accidents that occur and the types…

Accidents are accidents for a reason, no one can predict or completely prevent them from happening, but generally health and safety has seen a massive improvement over the last couple of decades. There are however still thousands of people in Britain who suffer from illness and workplace injuries ranging from paper cuts to life changing…

The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is a national charity that is dedicated to helping individuals who are affected by spinal cord injury. The mission of the organisation is to educate, advise and support all those whose lives are affected by spinal cord injury, which includes sufferers as well as their families. Spinal cord injury can…