News and Prosecutions
Poorly guarded 40 tonne press crushed finger
19 March 2010
A manufacturing firm’s failure to guard a 40 tonne power press properly has cost it over £12,000 in penalties after the machine crushed a worker’s finger.
Corus crane collapse carries £100,000 fine
15 March 2010
Global steel manufacturer Corus has been fined £100,000 after an overloaded mobile crane overturned, leaving the operator with minor injuries.
Manufacturer overlooked drill entanglement risks
5 March 2010
A manufacturing firm that failed to assess and control the long-established risks from a rotating radial arm drill has been fined £40,000 after an agency worker seriously injured his arm.
Disabled guard led to night shift crush injury
19 February 2010
A night shift worker who was trying to clear a blockage in a conveyer had his hand crushed after his employer allowed the machine to run without a protective guard.
Window firm in the frame over employee’s lost finger
18 February 2010
A window manufacturer that traded without liability insurance has been fined £10,000 after an employee sliced his hand on an unguarded saw.
Articles
EU Machinery Directive: essential reading
7 December 2009
Paul Laidler explains what safety professionals need to know about the latest EU Machinery Directive, which comes into force on 29 December.
NEBOSH diploma article: lifting regs
5 November 2009
Lawrence Bamber gives NEBOSH diploma students and others the low-down on the lifting equipment Regs.
Life through a lens
8 July 2009
Nigel Day of Uvex focuses on the difference between goggles and safety glasses and how to avoid specifying one when you need the other.
Think outside the box
1 May 2009
Enclosing plant to bring noise down to acceptable levels is an expensive and often unnecessary option, argues Peter Wilson.
The evolutionary ladder
13 February 2009
The Work at Height Regulations brought new trends in access equipment and an array of product options. Ian Webber demystifies your choices.
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