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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
A major food producer has appeared in court after a worker’s arm was drawn in to an auger up to his elbow, leading to a severe hand injury. What routine machinery checks would have prevented the
accident?
Published 08.06.2021
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 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
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 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
Medway Council has just been fined £75,000 following an accident in which a member of staff lost two fingers. How did it happen and what can you learn from this case?
Published 14.07.2008
A manufacturing business has been fined heavily after two separate accidents in which workers were trapped by moving machinery. What should be done to manage such hazards?
Published 17.09.2020
You’ve purchased a new machine for your workshop but there are gaps where you can get your hand in to touch the blade. Is it the manufacturer’s responsibility if there was an accident or would you
share the blame?
Published 21.05.2015
An inexperienced worker was killed when a moving circular saw kicked back into his groin. What were the chain of events leading to the accident and how can you avoid a similar incident in your
workplace?
Published 14.02.2024
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