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Posted By David Bannister
A client has two reservoirs on their site that are used by the works angling club. The fences and warning notices appear to be OK but I am concerned that there are no lifebelts available.
I have searched this forum and HSE website for guidance on whether they should be provided and how many but with no luck. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
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Posted By CFT
David
I have recently posted a similar question for civil cases that I could use as potential leverage for the client. In the end the insurers of said lake agreed that they wanted life belts/buoys installed to NES&W. Try that particular route and see what they say.
Good luck,
CFT
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Posted By Renny Thomson
Check the ROSPA site for more information regarding water hazards
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Posted By peter gotch David. Sources.... Home and Leisure accident database formerly maintained by RoSPA and with details still on their website. Visitor Safety in the Countryside Group [www.vscg.co.uk] “Safety at Inland Water Sites” RoSPA both the above advocate a risk based approach. VSCG site has a number of case studies. "A Brief Guide to Occupiers’ Legal Liabilities in Scotland in relation to Public Outdoor Access" http://www.snh.org.uk/pd...management/occupiers.pdfLaw not same as in England and Wales, as greater duty of care in Scotland towards trespassers, but summarises, inter alia, decisions in e.g. Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council [House of Lords] and Lynne Patricia Graham v East of Scotland Water Authority [www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/ems2801.html] Good luck, Peter
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