Vancouver police are investigating a disturbing beating that reflects what some call a sad state of affairs in the city’s downtown. A vicious fight broke out around 3:30 a.m. Monday near Granville and Davie streets with one man being kicked as he lay on the sidewalk. Police said the fight […]
Safety
The MAP – Modular Access Platform – Safety System has been specifically designed for use in stair voids in residential and commercial construction projects. Its development followed a near miss on a housing site involving a G&M operatives over a stairwell void. Designed to be a safe, strong and stable […]
Cleaning regimes and contractual indemnities A teacher claimed that she had slipped on a wet floor when returning to her classroom during a parents’ evening. Proceedings were issued against the school (as the occupier of the premises and employer) and the cleaning contractors (who were responsible for mopping the floor […]
Photo: depositphotos.com Many adults prefer to remain in their homes as they age. After all, it’s comfortable, familiar, and—well, it’s home. As people age, however, and mobility and response time slows down a bit, minor safety hazards around the house can become more significant. For the elderly (and their concerned […]