newsCar component firm fined after multiple back injuries to workers
A car component manufacturer has been sentenced after six workers experienced back injuries from repeatedly lifting heavy car engine parts by hand.
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productA move in the right direction
As part of its continuous development and growth, Martindale Electric has relocated to new larger premises, which will enable the company to further enhance its service to customers.
newsNASC Council changes at AGM
The NASC has made changes to its Council structure, with Alan Harris (Pro-Fix Access), Sean Pike (Layher) and Rob Lynch (Lyndon Scaffolding) elected as co-opted members of the NASC Council, effective for two years from the confederation’s AGM, November 25 2016.
productTop H&S award for minerals industry
Lhoist, the producer of lime-based products, has recently won the John Crabbe Trophy, the top industry prize for Outstanding Excellence in Health & Safety at the annual Mineral Products Association Health & Safety awards in London.
newsManufacturer fined £800,000 for failing to protect workers’ health
An Uxbridge manufacturer of ejector seats has been fined £800,000 after three workers developed debilitating lung conditions.
productRecognition for engineering apprentices
Three engineering apprentices have won awards at Linde Material Handling’s annual Apprenticeship Awards. Liam Mann, 23, Callum Armour, 19, and James Middleton, 25, were each recognised as the best in their respective year groups and James, from Linde Creighton, was named as the overall ‘apprentice of the year’ by Linde’s UK MD, Kerry McDonagh.
productHealth & safety team expansion
Leeds-based Gauntlet Group has expanded its health and safety team thanks to significant growth in the last 18 months – one of the most dynamic periods in Gauntlet’s two decades of on-health and safety provision.
productLorien supports 3M expansion
Global manufacturing and technology business 3M has completed the latest phase of expansion at its manufacturing plant in Wroclaw, Poland, with engineering and construction support from Lorien Engineering Solutions.
productAppointment boosts packaging expertise
Lorien Engineering Solutions has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Chris Bullock as packaging engineering manager. Chris is responsible for the management, resourcing and technical outputs of the packaging department and will manage engineering projects.
productFire panels nominated for award
Advanced’s MxPro 5 fire panel range has been nominated for the Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Awards 2017.
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