productTHE BODY behind the UK’s independent LOLER and PUWER Thorough Examination standard has warned that the hidden costs of skipping legally required inspections are more significant than thought by owners of workplace machinery.
newsA SHIPPING company based in Aberdeen has been fined £146,700 after an employee suffered serious and life-changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck at the company’s yard.
productCFTS, THE national standard for Thorough Examinations, has issued a warning that workplace equipment may require extra inspections due to ‘exceptional circumstances’ to fully comply with LOLER 98.
newsTHE FAMILY of a much-loved man have spoken of his ‘horrific’ death at work following the prosecution of his employer.
productTHE LIFTING Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) remain a cornerstone of workplace safety across the UK. Whether used in construction, manufacturing, warehousing or heavy engineering, lifting equipment must undergo regular thorough examinations to ensure it remains safe for use.
newsQUBE CONTAINERS Limited, which operates on Ipswich docks, has been fined £30k after an employee was run over and dragged by a forklift causing serious injuries to his ankle.
productCFTS HAS reminded inspectors about the responsibility to report serious defects found during examinations.
newsA METAL fabrication company has been fined £40k after an employee suffered a serious leg fracture that led to a below the knee amputation.
articleManagers play a vital roll in upholding material handling equipment (MHE) safety. Stuart Taylor looks at the role of training to ensure safe operating practices are followed on site.
newsA PLASTICS manufacturer in Kent has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured by a forklift truck.
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