| Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 15:42, 27th July 2025 |     |
From the BBC:
A young woman has sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head while on a ride at a village fair, police have said.
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at 22:53 BST on Saturday.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
A woman, who told the BBC she helped administer first aid to the teenager, said she had experienced a "degloving injury".
The organisers of Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show have been approached for comment.
An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police".
A post on the fair's Facebook page said on Sunday: "Good morning from day three of the show. Despite what you may have read or seen online, we are open and look forward to seeing you all!"
| Re: Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 12:30, 28th July 2025 | |
From the BBC:
Fair 'co-operating' after teenager injured on ride
Organisers of a steam fair where a young woman sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head say they are working with authorities to establish what happened.
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident on a ride at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at about 22:50 BST on Saturday.
Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show said it was "co-operating with all parties involved" following the "unfortunate incident".
"No further comment will be made until such time as appropriate and more information is available," it said in a statement on Sunday.
It said any other comments made on social media did not reflect organisers' views and that it "will continue to support all parties involved".
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the weekend.
A woman, who told the BBC she helped administer first aid to the teenager, said there had been "shock and panic" at the scene. The woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she had not initially realised the severity of what had happened. "One of the girl's friends came down and said how serious it was and some of us offered assistance. It's very shocking it could happen on a fairground ride that young children go on. This must never happen again," she said.
An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police".
Organisers of a steam fair where a young woman sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head say they are working with authorities to establish what happened.
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after the incident on a ride at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show at about 22:50 BST on Saturday.
Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show said it was "co-operating with all parties involved" following the "unfortunate incident".
"No further comment will be made until such time as appropriate and more information is available," it said in a statement on Sunday.
It said any other comments made on social media did not reflect organisers' views and that it "will continue to support all parties involved".
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were liaising with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the weekend.
A woman, who told the BBC she helped administer first aid to the teenager, said there had been "shock and panic" at the scene. The woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she had not initially realised the severity of what had happened. "One of the girl's friends came down and said how serious it was and some of us offered assistance. It's very shocking it could happen on a fairground ride that young children go on. This must never happen again," she said.
An HSE spokesperson said the incident was "local authority enforced and with Hampshire police".
| Re: Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by broadgage at 13:10, 28th July 2025 | |
Very sad, though fairgrounds are known, in general, for a rather flexible approach to safety. Any attempt to improve standards is often considered to be an attack on fairground industry, and on those who run it.
| Re: Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by ChrisB at 15:23, 28th July 2025 | |
These fairs have to have a council-led HSE inspection before they are allowed to open each time - the council issues a licence to operate.
I suspect Netley council is holding its breath....
| Re: Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by Electric train at 06:34, 29th July 2025 | |
These fairs have to have a council-led HSE inspection before they are allowed to open each time - the council issues a licence to operate.
I suspect Netley council is holding its breath....
I suspect Netley council is holding its breath....
I doubt the Local Authority safety inspection would involve a in depth mechanical, electrical inspection, observing full operation by all the operators, setting up etc. More likely it will be an audit of the HS File, inspection, maintenance and repair reports, records of operator training, management of safety policy. The Local Authority would unlikely have the skill staff, resources and time to carry out a full inspection of every ride and machine.
| Re: Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair - Netley Marsh, 26 July 2025 Posted by stuving at 08:45, 29th July 2025 | |
These fairs have to have a council-led HSE inspection before they are allowed to open each time - the council issues a licence to operate.
I suspect Netley council is holding its breath....
I suspect Netley council is holding its breath....
I doubt the Local Authority safety inspection would involve a in depth mechanical, electrical inspection, observing full operation by all the operators, setting up etc. More likely it will be an audit of the HS File, inspection, maintenance and repair reports, records of operator training, management of safety policy. The Local Authority would unlikely have the skill staff, resources and time to carry out a full inspection of every ride and machine.
And that's how the system works. Under HSE's overall responsibility for how regulation and enforcement is applied, as they say:
Under the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1998, the local authority is generally the enforcing authority for leisure activities.
The LA inspects general site safety and management, but for rides they check documentation of inspections, the main one being annual and by a member of NAFLIC:
National Association for Leisure Industry Certification
NAFLIC is the UK trade association for amusement ride inspectors and other companies and individuals who provide inspection and maintenance services to ride owners, controllers and operators. Members are qualified in all aspects of amusement ride inspection and all are registered with ADIPS, the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme, which is fully endorsed and supported by the Health and Safety Executive.
The membership also includes others who provide valuable input into the inspection and maintenance aspects of rides and attractions, such as manufacturers and suppliers. Additionally, NAFLIC provides technical assistance and advice to the amusement park and travelling fairground industry.
NAFLIC is the UK trade association for amusement ride inspectors and other companies and individuals who provide inspection and maintenance services to ride owners, controllers and operators. Members are qualified in all aspects of amusement ride inspection and all are registered with ADIPS, the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme, which is fully endorsed and supported by the Health and Safety Executive.
The membership also includes others who provide valuable input into the inspection and maintenance aspects of rides and attractions, such as manufacturers and suppliers. Additionally, NAFLIC provides technical assistance and advice to the amusement park and travelling fairground industry.
