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How to perform a MEWP pre-use or daily inspection
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Performing a pre-use or daily inspection on a MEWP before each use is important for identifying potential issues and ensuring that the machine is...
HSE Waste and Recycling Site Inspections and Lock Out/ Isolation
The HSE recognises the waste and recycling as a ‘high risk sector’ because of the unacceptable number of fatal and serious injuries over the years.
In the News: Failure to isolate machine results in lost hand and £115K fine
A grandfather whose hand was cut off while he was repairing a boxing-making factory machine has said his injuries are so bad he struggles to pick up...
HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted by the HSE as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the 'Work Right Construction: Your health....
What Fire Safety Signage do I need?
What regulations cover Fire Safety Signage? Fire safety signage requirements are covered by two main pieces of fire safety legislation: The...
BS EN ISO 7010 and Safety Signage
What is BS EN ISO 7010? A standard is an agreed ways of doing something, written down as a set of precise criteria so they can be used as rules,...
Case Study: Berry Packaging 5D Contractor Installation
The Berry Group are one of the world’s largest packaging companies, delivering over 100,000 solutions around the globe.
£3.6m penalty for mining firm after electrics contractor burned
This month we see another high profile HSE prosecution sending out a clear message that contracting out a job does not mean contracting out your...
In the News: Failure to manage contractors results in significant injuries and £1 million fine
A retail company and an electrical contracting company have been fined after an electrician suffered serious burns to 15 per cent of his body when he...