The importance of failing to conduct proper maintenance has just been looked at in a Crown Court trial. What lessons can be learnt from this case, and how can you ensure a similar event doesn’t
happen to you?
Published 10.04.2006
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
Knowing an emergency button was broken but still allowing people to enter dangerous machinery has just resulted in a criminal prosecution by the HSE. What should you have in place to ensure this
doesn’t happen to you?
Published 30.08.2005
A court has heard how a cleaner was only discovered to be missing when he didn’t show up for his taxi home. A search of the premises then revealed that he had been killed. What happened?
Published 28.02.2019
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
Following the death of an operator using jet-washing equipment, an employer has been fined £2 million. What are the dangers of using this machinery and what should you look for when hiring a
contractor for this task?
Published 14.10.2020
A sawmill company has been prosecuted after an employee was killed whilst carrying out machinery maintenance. What happened and what measures can you adopt to ensure your staff are not put at risk?
Published 04.03.2021
Costain has been found guilty of safety breaches in connection with the overturn of a machine on one of its construction sites. What mistakes were made and are there lessons for those operating other
types of machinery?
Published 10.09.2014
A recent case has illustrated the dangers of high pressure water jetting systems. How did the equipment cause an injury and what precautions should have been taken?
Published 02.04.2013
The HSE has recently prosecuted an NHS Trust following an accident in which an employee received an electric shock. How did the accident happen and what control measures should have been in place?
Published 03.11.2008