Scaffolding: Collapses and Falls
Work at height, including the erection of scaffolding, is a hazardous activity, and regrettably, injuries occur during scaffolding work. To provide guidance in preventing this, the NASC issued a pocket booklet, with the current (as of 2022) version being titled ‘SG4:22 Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations’.
Stay Safe Whilst Travelling this Winter
The Hawkins RTC team investigate hundreds of incidents each year and are no stranger to the dangers of driving in poor weather conditions. Forensic expert Mike Hopwood has drawn on his experience to share some tips to stay safe whilst travelling as temperatures drop.
Raymond Marr
Ray is experienced in acoustic calculations, measurements and acoustic study in HVAC design for architects and construction companies to identify potential issues and help design solutions which create a comfortable and safe environment.
Hawkins Winter Events Round-Up
Hawkins attended over 70 different conferences, seminars and social gatherings, we welcomed 17 new experts to the business, and we hosted our annual winter receptions in London, Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong, allowing us to spend time with clients in person.
Noise & Vibration: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Ros addresses the many issues that can arise through not considering acoustics, noise and vibration. This covers building failures, nuisance and personal injuries, including specific examples of what issues can arise and how expensive or problematic they can be to resolve.
Celebrating 10 and 20 years With Hawkins
Hawkins would like to congratulate Andrew Reeves, Paul Gee, and Julie Poppitt for a combined 40 years of service.
Road Traffic Collision Reconstructions
Our collision reconstruction experts recently attended the ITAI (Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators) Crash Day at the Darley Moore Race Circuit in Derbyshire where they observed a number of controlled crashes.
Richard Giles-Carlsson Featured in Expert Witness
Richard Giles-Carlsson is the latest of our experts to have been featured in Expert Witness. Richard’s article ‘Scaffolding Collapses and Falls’ discusses the different types of scaffold, and safety procedures and regulations during both assembly and use.
Hawkins’ Collision Experts Attend the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators Crash Day
As part of their research, Richard Baker, Stuart Whitehead, James Kingham, James Wade, Dr John Camplin, and Charles Murdoch, attended the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) Crash Day in June.
Stuart Mitchell
In 2022 Stuart joined Hawkins, as the Health and Safety Manager, based in the Bristol Office. He currently serves as the HSE and Facilities Manager.