A manufacturing company and the safety consultant that it had employed to provide it with competent advice have both been prosecuted following two serious accidents. What happened and what can be
learned from this case?
Published 06.12.2012
When a scissor lift failed in a Tesco store it led to a visit from an environmental health officer and subsequent prosecution. What defects were identified and why did the case end up in court?
Published 07.10.2009
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
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
A recent case has highlighted the importance of ensuring that staff and others are trained and competent to use potentially dangerous work equipment. What happened and how can you avoid something
similar happening on your site?
Published 18.12.2012
A recent case concerned the death of a hospital porter whilst using a waste compactor. The story underlines the need for simple checks on machinery safeguards. What happened?
Published 27.04.2012
A case heard in May 2015 illustrates the need for employees to have a thorough understanding of abrasive wheel safety before using angle grinders and similar equipment. What happened?
Published 29.05.2015
An NHS Trust has been prosecuted for an accident in which a patient was burned. Although the circumstances of the accident were specific to a healthcare setting, there are wider lessons to be
learned. What are they?
Published 30.01.2015
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
The danger of entanglement presented by rotating machinery is well known. However, as a recent case proves, if you ignore this, it can lead to a serious accident and a large fine being imposed.
What’s the latest?
Published 29.03.2010