Crane fault dropped 1.8 tonne reels near worker
8 February 2010
Merseyside crane maker Rossendale Group has been fined £10,000 for failing to ensure the safety of one of its products after an electric overhead moving crane dropped a 1.8 tonne…
Construction deaths show winter spike
8 February 2010
There was an abrupt rise in construction deaths in the late months of last year, according to figures revealed at January’s HSE board meeting.
High mercury levels expose recycler to £145,000 fine
8 February 2010
Ventilation problems at an electrical equipment recycling plant, which exposed workers to toxic mercury and lead, have led to fines of £145,000 for a recycling firm and its director.
Allied Glass worker fell 2m through open hole
5 February 2010
Bottle manufacturer Allied Glass Containers has been fined £10,000 after it failed to assess the risks of creating a hole in a mezzanine floor.
Cherry picker toppled in busy street
5 February 2010
A construction firm has been fined £20,000 after a cherry picker fell over in a busy city street when a concealed manhole cover collapsed underneath it. The vehicle’s operator suffered…
RU A D15PLY U5R?
17 January 2010
What’s the best way to apply the DSE regulations to handheld devices and mobile phones? Best not to try, says Dave Merchant.
Down to penalties
12 January 2010
The revised proposals for guidance to judges on how to set corporate manslaughter and fatality fines has polarised opinion, reports David Bergman.
The long and the short of it
12 January 2010
Don’t forget the needs of the tallest and smallest and overweight workers in ergonomic assessments, says Duncan Abbott.
Health and Safety '10 - South
11 January 2010
We check out the seminar programme at next month’s Sandown show.
Trainer's toolkit: Body talk
11 January 2010
Paul Smith stresses the importance of body language in keeping trainees onside.
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