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A council was recently fined after a lack of guarding and sloppy procedures led to a school girl being dragged into a machine by her scarf. What was the root cause of the accident and what can be
learned from the incident?
Published 08.11.2013
Portable table saws are an essential piece of equipment on construction sites. But as a recent case underlines, they’re also a common accident source. What risk control measures should be applied?
Published 18.06.2012
You’ve purchased a new machine for your workshop but there are gaps where you can get your hand in to touch the blade. Is it the manufacturer’s responsibility if there was an accident or would you
share the blame?
Published 21.05.2015
One of our subscribers recently received a visit from an HSE inspector who criticised the firm’s lack of routine checks of machinery guarding. If you were in this position what action would you need
to take?
Published 29.04.2021
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
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 timber company has been fined after a worker amputated his thumb when it came into contact with a moving saw blade. How could this have happened and what should you do to protect workers from
dangerous moving parts?
Published 04.07.2022
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
A tyre manufacturer has been fined after two workers suffered accidents in a two-year period when using the same poorly guarded machine in almost identical circumstances. What happened?
Published 08.11.2018
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
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