I am hoping to be able to gather your opinions on this one. My mother took my son to a local play area, which included among other activities - a zip wire. The access to the zip wire was up a wooden ramp, with no standing platform at the top. My mum intended to put my son onto the seat and then walk him along the wire supported - he is only 3. When at the top of the slope (approx 4 - 5ft high), another user was at the top with their son. Unknown to my mum, both the parent and child jumped onto the wire together. Instead of moving forward, they moved to the side, knocking my mum and son off the top of the ramp, onto the floor, causing injury. The area is surrounded by railway sleepers. My mum was unconscious due to a head injury and was taken to hospital on a spinal board. My son only suffered minor bruising. I know risk assessments should be in place, but what other factors should be considered here please folks? I also am aware of the RIDDOR requirement for members of public going to hospital following an accident. Anything else to be considered? Thanks in advance for your information and assistance.

Thank you Bob for your response. We are not looking for too much fuss with this, rather the area to be improved following the incident. I forgot to add that the sites first aider was also struck by the equipment while attending to my mum. I am all in favour of encouraging sensible risk for children and strongly believe that kids should not be wrapped in cotton wool, however, with two incidents in 1 day, from a risk perspective, a change should be realised? Regarding the design aspect, should said equipment be inherently designed to prevent younger children and or adults from accessing it, or does it rely on signage being in place and it being read?

Great, thank you. I will have a look at the British Standard as a starter.

i would get straight onto the phone to Contact a claims firm -- were there is blaim there is a claim , remember its not for you its to prevent it happenin to some other person