productEmployees contemplating ‘hot work’
on used containers, and managers
overseeing it, are being urged to
check that the correct working
procedures are followed after two
people were killed in separate
incidents while cutti
newsAn Edinburgh manufacturing company has been fined for serious safety failings after a worker had to have his arm amputated after it became trapped in a machine.
newsA Lincolnshire recycling firm has been prosecuted for safety failings after a worker was left with a broken back when he was struck by a washing machine which fell from a grabber.
newsA Herefordshire crisp producer has been fined for safety failings after a worker lost part of a finger in the moving parts of a fryer.
newsRecycling company in court after worker fell from conveyor belt…
articleOverhaul of guidance to help 10 million working at height…
articleMore than a million British businesses and 10 million workers are estimated to carry out jobs involving some form of work at height every year, and falls are one of the biggest causes of death and serious injury at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently overhauled its guidance for such activity, setting out in simple terms what to do and what not to do – and debunking common myths that can confuse and mislead employers
productFollowing consultation, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reviewed and updated the Workplace Regulations Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) (L24) to make it easier for employers, building owners, landlords and managing agents to understand and meet their legal obligations.
productThe Government has announced
plans to begin a major cut back of
health and safety red tape as early as
January. It will begin an immediate
consultation on the abolition of
large numbers of health and safety
regulations
productBusinesses will still be able to notify
fatal and major incidents and injuries
by phone following changes to
reporting arrangements, the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) has
confirmed.
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