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
A case heard in May 2015 illustrates the need for employees to have a thorough understanding of abrasive wheel safety before using angle grinders and similar equipment. What happened?
Published 29.05.2015
The manufacturer of a faulty ejection seat has been fined £1.1 million following the death of a Red Arrows pilot. What caused the accident and are there any lessons for those whose work is
ground-based?
Published 04.04.2018
A recent case has highlighted what can happen if oxy-acetylene gas isn’t used and stored correctly. What happened and what should you be doing to avoid a similar incident?
Published 05.06.2007
If there’s ever a time to take your maintenance responsibilities seriously it’s when dealing with pressure systems. As a business found out in court, the stiffest penalties are handed down against
those who fail to do so. What happened?
Published 08.12.2014
You’re thinking of taking on workers who are below the minimum school leaving age, but to make it worth your while you need them to carry out a full range of work, including the use of machinery. Are
there any restrictions?
Published 09.10.2012
One of our subscribers raised the issue of risk assessments for the safe use of hand tools. They asked whether the risks involved are really sufficient to warrant a specific risk assessment. What do
we think?
Published 08.05.2007
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
When a maintenance company working on a nuclear site considered the risks of moving a mobile elevating work platform, they thought it best to escort it by foot. Why did this turn out to be a bad
idea?
Published 06.12.2012
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