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.
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Published 29.03.2010
The failure to ensure that a lawnmower was properly maintained led to a gardener almost losing a thumb and severely damaging his fingers. Why did this happen and how can similar accidents be avoided?
Published 24.09.2012
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
One of the nation’s largest producers of supermarket pizzas has been fined £800,000 after two workers suffered serious injuries at its factory in Bolton. What were the failures and how can you
prevent injuries when working with machinery?
Published 10.04.2024
A court has heard how an employee suffered life-changing injuries to his arm when his glove was dragged into the workings of a conveyor belt. His employer had invested in a high-end safety system, so
what went wrong?
Published 05.12.2019
Although the law is explicit about machinery guarding, some firms still fail to ensure that their staff are fully protected from moving parts etc. A recent case has identified why this is so
important. What’s to know?
Published 10.09.2010
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
One of our subscribers recently received a visit from an HSE inspector who criticised the firm’s lack of routine checks of machinery guarding. If you were in this position what action would you need
to take?
Published 29.04.2021
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
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