To reduce your ladder use, staff working at height generally do so from a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). However, you’ve heard that to use it training must be given, not just a briefing from
the hire company. Is this true?
Published 20.11.2009
When you appoint someone as a plant operator you should complete a formal authorisation process which confirms that safe systems of work have been agreed by all parties. Formalise this process with
our new document.
Published 21.07.2017
As you’re looking to hire a mini-digger you need to know what level of training is required for your employees to operate it. You understand that the hire company will provide some basic training,
but is that enough?
Published 25.05.2018
You’ve heard through the grapevine that staff have been using workshop machinery out of hours. You’ve issued a reminder that it isn’t permitted but could you still be liable if one of them were
injured?
Published 05.03.2012
“What does that button do?” Or “That looks simple why do you need the instructions?” These are questions which often result in something painful. How can you avoid this happening in your business?
Published 06.06.2006
One of your employees had an accident whilst using a machine and his colleagues are now refusing to use it. How can you persuade them the machine is safe and get your production back on-line with
minimal impact?
Published 09.05.2006
You’ve just taken on a new forklift operator. When he provided evidence of his training, his certificate showed an expiry date. Is this a new standard and if so, how does it affect your current
forklift operators?
Published 07.11.2005
One of your forklift drivers has expressed an interest in becoming a trainer. He claims that if you pay for his training you’ll save a fortune in external trainer fees. Is this such a good deal for
you and are there really any savings to be made?
Published 09.05.2006
You know there used to be a course on how to change an abrasive wheel. Is this course still applicable, and if not, what are the new requirements and who needs to have training to use the equipment?
Published 27.02.2006
A company has been fined after an agency worker suffered serious injuries to his arm when it was dragged into a lathe. What measures should have been implemented to prevent the accident?
Published 26.10.2020