PFD report

Hemanta Kumar Rai · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Issued 26 Jul 2022•South Wales Central

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Published report and response evidence

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Concerns
2

Raised in this report

Recipients
5

Named on the report

Responses found
2

Of 5 recipients

Stated actions
12

Described in responses

Recipients and published responses

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Concerns and recipient responses

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Concerns raised2

  1. Unclear responsibility for the particular area
  2. Failure to provide adequate, clear signage warning of the risk of death by drowning
    Part of recurring concern: Inadequate warnings about location-specific hazards at public waterside locations
Responses linked to these concerns

Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.

Actions described in response An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.6

  1. Action

    Complete an independent review of signage at the Site and public-access areas on respondent-owned land.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  2. Action

    Implement necessary signage changes identified through the review to provide a uniform approach.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  3. Action

    Review signs in high-volume visitor areas to ensure they are fit for purpose and uniform in design, content and application.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.

Respondent positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when it does not describe a specific action.2

  1. Position

    The area concerned is outside both authorities’ ownership, so they do not undertake signage work there.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.

Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Unclear responsibility for the particular area

Wider context from the report

“(4) It is very unclear who bears responsibility for this particular area, which borders 3 local authority areas, and falls within the National Park and NRW jurisdiction. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

No recurring-concern membership is currently published.

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Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Failure to provide adequate, clear signage warning of the risk of death by drowning

Wider context from the report

“(1) There is no adequate signage to warn visitors of the risk of drowning by entering the water at Sgwd Gwladys. (2) Existing signage in “Waterfall Country” is overloaded with a variety of information, which although helpful for walking routes etc, is not explicit in warning of the real danger of death from entering the water. (3) Any sign(s) erected ought to be easily visible, in plain English and spell out the risk of death by drowning. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

Yes — Inadequate warnings about location-specific hazards at public waterside locations.

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Complete an independent review of signage at the Site and public-access areas on respondent-owned land.

Verbatim wording from the response

“2.2. We will seek to respond to the key point of signage that has been raised by the Coroner’s concerns, and to identify any changes to signage to mitigate the risk of any future death by accident by someone visiting the Site by undertaking a signage review and implementing any necessary actions (see section Error! Reference source not found.).”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Implement necessary signage changes identified through the review to provide a uniform approach.

Verbatim wording from the response

“2.2. We will seek to respond to the key point of signage that has been raised by the Coroner’s concerns, and to identify any changes to signage to mitigate the risk of any future death by accident by someone visiting the Site by undertaking a signage review and implementing any necessary actions (see section Error! Reference source not found.).”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Review signs in high-volume visitor areas to ensure they are fit for purpose and uniform in design, content and application.

Verbatim wording from the response

“5.2. In the interim, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has commissioned a review of all signs within its high-volume visitor areas to ensure they are fit for purpose and are uniform in their design, content and application.”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Review signage across the National Park and Neath Port Talbot Council land and implement a uniform signage approach where necessary.

Verbatim wording from the response

“2.2. We will seek to respond to the key point of signage that has been raised by the Coroner's concerns, and to identify any changes to signage to mitigate the risk of any future death by accident by someone visiting the Site by undertaking a signage review and implementing any necessary actions (see section Error! Reference source not found.).”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 2 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Install user-friendly signs delineating the National Park area and providing contact details for queries.

Verbatim wording from the response

“(4) It is very unclear who bears responsibility for this particular area, which borders 3 local authority areas, and falls within the National Park and NRW jurisdiction. | It is accepted that land ownership is divided and can be confusing | Brecon Beacons National Park Authority will install user friendly signs delineating the National Park area with a contact detail regarding any queries. | To review signage and implement a uniform form of signage”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
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Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Conduct independent reviews of signage at the Site and in high-volume visitor areas, including a scheduled safety-consultant site visit.

Verbatim wording from the response

“4.1. As a result of the concerns that the Coroner raised in her report, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has commissioned an independent review of signage at the Site and a Site visit has been scheduled for 29th September 2022 which is to be led by the external health and safety consultant and attended by officers from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Neath Port Talbot Council and Natural Resources Wales.”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

The area concerned is outside both authorities’ ownership, so they do not undertake signage work there.

Verbatim wording from the response

“(1) There is no adequate signage to warn visitors of the risk of drowning by entering the water at Sgwd Gwladys. | This area is not within the ownership of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority or Neath Port Talbot Council. | We have instructed an independent reviewer to compile a complete review of signage within public access areas within our land ownership | To review signage within the National Park and land in the ownership of Neath Port Talbot Council and consider implementing a uniform form of signage.”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 4 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

The area lacking adequate drowning-warning signage is outside both authorities’ ownership and therefore their direct remit.

Verbatim wording from the response

“(1) There is no adequate signage to warn visitors of the risk of drowning by entering the water at Sgwd Gwladys. | This area is not within the ownership of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority or Neath Port Talbot Council. | We have instructed an independent reviewer to compile a complete review of signage within public access areas within our land ownership | To review signage within the National Park and land in the ownership of Neath Port Talbot Council and consider implementing a uniform form of signage.”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 4 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Other statements in published responses

These actions and other statements could not be clearly connected to one concern in this report.

Recipient-stated actions An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.6

  1. 1

    Work collaboratively with other public-body landowners and colleagues to improve joint management of visitor safety matters.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  2. 2

    Review the health and safety policy suite, including site-management and responses to reported safety concerns.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  3. 3

    Assess access ways to sites within the Council’s responsibility to ensure safety matters are considered appropriately.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  4. 4

    Work collaboratively with public-body landowners and colleagues to improve joint management of visitor safety matters.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  5. 5

    Review access ways to sites within Neath Port Talbot Council’s responsibility to ensure safety matters are considered appropriately.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
  6. 6

    Review the health and safety policy suite, including site-management procedures and responses to reported safety concerns.

    Stated by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and Neath Port Talbot County Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.

Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Work collaboratively with other public-body landowners and colleagues to improve joint management of visitor safety matters.

Verbatim wording from the response

“3.1. We are committed to working in partnership with each other and have extended the offer collaboration to other public body landowners and colleagues so that a joint approach can be pursued.”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Review the health and safety policy suite, including site-management and responses to reported safety concerns.

Verbatim wording from the response

“6.1. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is in the process of reviewing the suite of health and safety policies which includes the policy covering the management of our sites and actions to be taken when health and safety concerns are received. Neath Port Talbot Council have also looked at the access way to such sites that are within its responsibility, to ensure matters are being considered appropriately.”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 4 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Assess access ways to sites within the Council’s responsibility to ensure safety matters are considered appropriately.

Verbatim wording from the response

“6.1. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is in the process of reviewing the suite of health and safety policies which includes the policy covering the management of our sites and actions to be taken when health and safety concerns are received. Neath Port Talbot Council have also looked at the access way to such sites that are within its responsibility, to ensure matters are being considered appropriately.”

Source location

Response from Neath Port Talbot Council
Page 4 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Work collaboratively with public-body landowners and colleagues to improve joint management of visitor safety matters.

Verbatim wording from the response

“3.1. We are committed to working in partnership with each other and have extended the offer collaboration to other public body landowners and colleagues so that a joint approach can be pursued.”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Review access ways to sites within Neath Port Talbot Council’s responsibility to ensure safety matters are considered appropriately.

Verbatim wording from the response

“6.1. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is in the process of reviewing the suite of health and safety policies which includes the policy covering the management of our sites and actions to be taken when health and safety concerns are received. Neath Port Talbot Council have also looked at the access way to such sites that are within its responsibility, to ensure matters are being considered appropriately.”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Review the health and safety policy suite, including site-management procedures and responses to reported safety concerns.

Verbatim wording from the response

“6.1. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is in the process of reviewing the suite of health and safety policies which includes the policy covering the management of our sites and actions to be taken when health and safety concerns are received. Neath Port Talbot Council have also looked at the access way to such sites that are within its responsibility, to ensure matters are being considered appropriately.”

Source location

Response from Brecon Beacons National Park
Page 3 · response
Published 29 September 2022

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