News and Prosecutions
Manager in court over teen’s broken ankle
14 June 2010
The manager of a commercial diving company has been prosecuted after a steel plate fell from a fork-lift truck, that he was operating without a licence, and struck a 17-year-old…
Lifeguard's lifting injury costs council
24 August 2009
A lifeguard has received £50,000 in an out-of-court settlement after he seriously injured his back lifting broken swimming pool steps.
Teen's hand fried at doughnut stand
21 August 2009
A teenage worker was left with severe burns and blisters after her hand dipped into a fryer at a Dinky Donuts stand, Teeside Magistrates' Court has heard.
Network Rail fined for potentially catastrophic incident
17 July 2009
Network Rail has been hit with a £70,000 fine after a train derailed on a poorly maintained level crossing.
Firm ignored 200 urgent faults before traumatic amputation
3 July 2009
A food manufacturer that knew it had 866 faults with the electrics and wiring system at its meat processing plant has been fined after an employee lost two fingers while…
Articles
Training and communications: close fitting
9 July 2010
Training messages only really stick if they challenge employees and suit their learning preferences, says David Towlson.
Safety videos: the reel thing
9 July 2010
Training film specialists Outtakes gives professional tips on making your own safety videos.
Trainer's toolkit: difficult customers
30 April 2010
In this issue's Trainer's Toolkit, Paul Smith and Sian Williams offer advice on dealing with disruptive behaviour and distractions during training sessions.
EXPO PREVIEW: Simple instruction
30 April 2010
Most of the major health and safety training providers have stands at the NEC this year. Mike Birch looks the products on offer.
Trainer's toolkit: in my end is my beginning
8 April 2010
Paul Smith gives advice on ending on a good note.
Five steps debate
Duncan Spencer's recent article in HSW questioning the utility of the HSE's five steps to risk assessment method has prompted a discussion between Spencer and consultant John Anderson.
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