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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 recent case has highlighted that some plant and equipment available for hire may not meet required health and safety standards. What happened and what should you be doing to avoid potentially
unsafe machines?
Published 10.05.2013
In November 2015 Whirlpool contacted buyers of its Creda, Hotpoint and Indesit branded tumble dryers to say that there was a problem with their machines which could cause a fire. Why is the story
still rumbling on nearly a year later?
Published 26.09.2016
A council has been handed a massive fine in connection with a tree work accident. Why was the council blamed for the employee’s use of the incorrect tool for the job?
Published 14.09.2016
A council has been fined after two employees were injured when their all-terrain vehicle (ATV) overturned on a golf course. What went wrong and could the accident have been avoided?
Published 18.05.2020
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 case against Alton Towers following an accident on the “Smiler” rollercoaster has reached a conclusion. What did the judge have to say about the incident and what lessons can be learned?
Published 21.10.2016
The government has announced that there will be a new product safety agency after a report decried the effectiveness of the product recall system. What has prompted this and what will be the agency’s
role?
Published 28.02.2018
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
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