“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
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
A new member of staff has informed you that he’s finding some of the controls on your machines confusing. He says that this lack of knowledge nearly led to an accident. What do you need to do to
resolve the problem?
Published 29.01.2007
Making certain maintenance and construction work subject to a “permit to work” is a good way of keeping control. Our policy describes exactly when and how such a permit system should be operated.
Published 18.02.2013
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
Using industrial machines, such as drills and lathes, should be done in a controlled manner. Staff must be trained and maintenance completed. To help you keep on top of things, why not use our
checklist?
Published 21.04.2008
You’re thinking of taking on workers who are below the minimum school leaving age, but to make it worth your while you need them to carry out a full range of work, including the use of machinery. Are
there any restrictions?
Published 09.10.2012
A court has heard how an agency worker’s hand injuries were made worse by a lack of trained first aiders on shift at the time. What mistakes were made and what can you do to avoid a similar
situation?
Published 30.09.2019
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
A court has heard how a cleaner was only discovered to be missing when he didn’t show up for his taxi home. A search of the premises then revealed that he had been killed. What happened?
Published 28.02.2019