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
Two firms have been prosecuted within the space of a few days for accidents involving pillar drills. What failings did the employers have in common and how can you save your staff from being injured
in the same manner?
Published 10.11.2014
When a company introduced a mandatory rule for its workers to wear protective gloves, it ignored best practice for operators of rotating machinery. What happened?
Published 05.09.2011
Like many employers, it seems that the Environment Agency (EA) finds it hard to keep an eye on all its employees. How did supervision difficulties land the regulator in court?
Published 24.10.2014
Accidents involving pillar drills occur on a frequent basis. So if you have this type of equipment, what do you need to do to avoid accidents and keep out of trouble?
Published 13.09.2013
A recent case has identified that you shouldn’t expect staff to remember long and overly complicated instructions. What happened and how can you avoid falling into the same trap?
Published 13.04.2012
Medway Council has just been fined £75,000 following an accident in which a member of staff lost two fingers. How did it happen and what can you learn from this case?
Published 14.07.2008
A major food producer has appeared in court after a worker’s arm was drawn in to an auger up to his elbow, leading to a severe hand injury. What routine machinery checks would have prevented the
accident?
Published 08.06.2021
A manufacturing business has been fined heavily after two separate accidents in which workers were trapped by moving machinery. What should be done to manage such hazards?
Published 17.09.2020
Although the law is explicit about machinery guarding, some firms still fail to ensure that their staff are fully protected from moving parts etc. A recent case has identified why this is so
important. What’s to know?
Published 10.09.2010