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If you’re looking for official guidance on the safe use of chainsaws, the HSE’s leaflet on the subject is the best place to start. The information has recently been updated. What’s covered?
Published 01.03.2013
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
The makers of Kingspan insulation have appeared in court over an accident in which an employee suffered serious hand injuries. What cutting machinery safety rules could have prevented it?
Published 04.02.2021
A Greater Manchester housing trust has been fined £140,000 following a serious accident involving a ride-on lawn mower. How did it happen and how can you avoid a similar incident?
Published 01.02.2016
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 catering butchers has been fined after a teenage worker severed three fingers and partially a fourth while operating machinery that hadn’t been suitably guarded. What were the circumstances of the
accident and how could it have been prevented?
Published 19.10.2023
“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
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
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
Heinz has been fined £50,000 in connection with a serious accident involving a maintenance engineer. What does this case tell you about procedures for isolating potentially dangerous machinery?
Published 23.06.2014
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