A golf club whose employee was killed in a tree felling accident has been prosecuted despite the fact that the man had told them he was trained to use a chainsaw. What does this tell you about
employers’ duties?
Published 01.10.2018
It’s amazing what jobs can be completed with a cutting disc - many regular users will tell you what they’ve managed to do. But should a tool that’s designed for cutting be used for other tasks? What
did a recent case identify?
Published 30.06.2008
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
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 it comes to machinery and items of plant, such as fork lift trucks, it’s clear that reactive maintenance, i.e. “fix it when it breaks”, isn’t the best course of action. What’s to know?
Published 18.02.2013
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
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
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
A council recently found itself in court in connection with an accident that an employee was lucky to survive. What happened and what’s to be learned if you use similar equipment?
Published 13.09.2013
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