14/10/2026
Does your organisation manage a site containing a pond, lake, river, watercourse or sustainable drainage feature?
Responsibility for water safety extends beyond putting up signs or installing rescue equipment. Duty holders need to understand the risks present, apply proportionate controls and document how decisions have been reached.
In our latest article, RoSPA Water & Leisure Consultant Reggie Robinson and Head of Policy Carlene McAvoy examine:
• The criminal and civil law affecting managed sites
• Occupiers’ liability across the UK
• Responsibilities when sites change ownership or management
• The management of sustainable drainage systems
• The role of signage and public rescue equipment
• Why risk assessments and documented decisions matter
With an average of 282 accidental water-related fatalities recorded each year in the UK, proactive and evidence-led risk management remains essential.
Read the article 👉https://www.rospa.com/health-and-safety-news/water-safety-at-managed-sites-legal-obligations
