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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...
HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from September 2022 onwards.
The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections
The law places certain duties on anyone working with potentially hazardous equipment. Those who supply, install and maintain the equipment; those who...