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£200k fine after employee loses leg

A MANUFACTURER of wood-burning stoves on the Isle of Wight has been fined £200k after an employee had his lower leg amputated following crush injuries caused when heavy metal sheets fell on him.

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Top seven common failures found during LOLER inspections

THE 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. 

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Rite-Hite expands vehicle restraint portfolio

RITE-HITE HAS expanded its range of vehicle restraint systems with the launch of a new Manual Ergonomic Wheel-Lok, providing a robust, intuitive and cost-effective solution for safe loading and unloading operations.

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Monitoring is key

IMPROVEMENTS TO worker health and safety won’t happen without regular risk monitoring and management, says Reactec.

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