The UK takes risk management very seriously, which many people perhaps take for granted. Chris Little, director of engineering, Allianz Insurance plc, recently explained in an opinion piece for City A.M. that many of us are unaware of the dangers posed by machines we use everyday - but that's a good sign.
Various items of legislation make getting machinery and plant inspected on a regular basis a legal requirement for businesses.
This means that you can use the lift in the local shopping centre and it is unlikely you'll get stuck between floors; and you can use the microwave in the staff kitchen at work without fear of electrocution or fire.
Read more about Chris's opinion piece