Crushing Accident with Interactive Whiteboard
Published: 10 January 2024
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A seven-year-old pupil was injured when the digital whiteboard at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School in Tamworth became detached from a wall and fell on him in May 2023.
As the type of whiteboard is widely used in schools across England, the family said they feared there could be other similar incidents elsewhere in the country.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the initial installation of the whiteboard had fallen below industry standards, allowing it to become detached with minimal force.
It wrote to the firm responsible for fitting it, requiring it to make sure equipment was safely installed in future and that existing installations are checked.
A copy of the news item is contained within the link.
Family of boy crushed by whiteboard call for checks - BBC News
Action for schools:
Undertake a visual inspection of any such board, checking fixings etc and address any concerns, faults identified through your maintenance provider.
For more information contact Darren Allsobrook
Email: Darren.allsobrook@derby.gov.uk
Telephone Number: 01332 642380