productCONSTRUCTION IS an industry that, almost by definition, requires the use of hazardous materials. Some materials might pose a hazard solely by virtue of how heavy or cumbersome they are. Others might be corrosive, irritant, or otherwise inherently harmful.
productAS WINTER approaches, industries that rely on the storage and use of chemicals face unique challenges.
newsA MANUFACTURING firm in Ipswich has been fined after two workers were struck by slabs of stone, with one of the men sustaining multiple bone fractures as a result.
newsA MANUFACTURER in Sheffield has been fined after a steel pallet landed on an employee, leaving him permanently disabled.
productWINTER IS upon us, and with a change in weather comes the need to think about your current operations and any gaps in your current thinking in how best to maintain a safe, efficient and productive loading bay.
productCFTS HAS reminded inspectors about the responsibility to report serious defects found during examinations.
newsA BLACKBURN-based engineering company has been fined £80,000 after a man described as ‘caring and loving’ by his family was killed after being crushed under a machine.
newsAN INTERNATIONAL drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body.
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.
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