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
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
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
Several of your staff use Stanley-type knives on a regular basis. With statistics for injuries associated with such knives on the increase, how can you ensure they’re used safely?
Published 07.11.2005
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
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
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
The failure to ensure that a lawnmower was properly maintained led to a gardener almost losing a thumb and severely damaging his fingers. Why did this happen and how can similar accidents be avoided?
Published 24.09.2012
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