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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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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