A trainee worker fractured his arm in two places after he was pulled into unguarded machinery. Why was this able to happen and what can you do to safeguard your business by preventing a similar
injury?
Published 13.06.2023
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
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 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
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
A company and its director have been fined after an employee sustained life-changing injuries when his arms became trapped in a cement mixer. How could this happen and what should have been in place?
Published 26.08.2022
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
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
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
A manufacturing company has been fined after a blade caused serious injuries to an agency worker’s hand. What caused the accident and how should the firm have managed its agency staff differently?
Published 27.02.2020