Court documents filed in April by lawyers representing actor Stephen Fry say he was injured in a two-metre fall from a stage.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 June 2026
How does a personal injury lawsuit differ from a workplace safety investigation? In light of Stephen Fry’s claim over his 2023 stage fall, John Kushnick, legal director at the National Accident Helpline, highlights the key differences between civil and criminal safety law, from the power of a risk assessment to proving contributory negligence.
By John Kushnick, National Accident Helpline on 03 June 2026
Tinnitus UK is calling for clear, enforceable standards on hearing protection and training after a staggering 93 per cent of live music workers report hearing problems.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 February 2026
Owners of sports grounds, theatres and other venues with a capacity of more than 200 should carry out a terrorism evaluation to understand their duties under a new law given Royal Assent.
By Belinda Liversedge on 04 April 2025
Public events with capacity for more than 200 people will be legally required to put procedures in place to protect attendees from terrorist attacks, under draft legislation known as Martyn’s Law that was introduced to Parliament on 12 September.
By Kerry Reals on 13 September 2024
Ruth Denyer has spent almost three decades working as a health and safety professional in the entertainment industry, starting out in theatre before spending 17 years at ITV and then joining global streaming service Netflix. Safety Management sat down with Ruth to discuss a range of issues, from the realities of keeping people safe on set without dampening creativity, to her role as co-president of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) – which, alongside Ruth, will celebrate its 50th birthday next year.
By Kerry Reals on 29 August 2024
Recent prosecutions of entertainment companies for health and safety failings are a reminder that the duty to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees and others applies to all workplaces, organisations and workers in whatever sector or business.
By Laura White, Pinsent Masons on 04 July 2024
