Posted By John Lewis A friend (really, not me) has asked my view on the following; His wife is a Brownie leader who finds that the steps leading to their meeting hut are very dark at night and in her opinion dangerous. He has suggested that he obtain some reflective tape and install it on the steps to ease the problem, but is concerned that if he does and there is an accident he might find himself being sued. I have advised him that he/the Brownies should contact the owners and ask what they will be doing to solve the problem given that it is reasonable to expect that young children will be using the steps, and asking whether the owners object to him putting down reflective tape as an interim measure. Really this is probably common law rather than H&S law but I think the principles still apply. Does anyone else have an opinion?

Posted By sagalout I just wonder why concerned parents or Brownie leaders wouldn't just take a torch with them if they know that there is no lighting in that area. But then I do liove in a rural area where we do not benefit from all the light pollution in more populated areas. I seem to remember being taught how to use a torch to find my way safely when I was a young sprog. Sensible risk management? Expecting incoming.

Posted By sagalout Hey John, I empathise with your friends actions, I just wish we could stop ourselves doing it or perhaps have the individual courage to say no more often. (not criticising anyone but myself here)Otherwise the conkers bonkers stuff becomes a self perpetuating prophecy. Enjoy yours and don't go out at night without a light! Mind you these days I tend go out like a light after dark!!

Posted By anon1234 Obviously not this simple - but how about considering installing some of those solar powered garden lights as well as a bit of tape - clearly likelihood of them being vandalised / stolen would need considering