newsGarden landscaper sentenced after worker dies
A GARDEN landscaper has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker was killed when a moving circular saw kicked back into his groin.
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newsCompany prosecuted after dad crushed to death
A COMPANY in Leicestershire has been fined £900,000 after a father-of-two was crushed to death.
newsOffshore drilling company fined after crane boom collapse
AN OFFSHORE drilling company has been fined after a crane boom collapsed catastrophically.
newsCouncil fined £2M after death of worker
NEWPORT CITY Council has been fined £2M after “a hardworking man who loved his family very much” was killed while carrying out road repair works.
newsTextiles firm fined after worker loses hand
A LINEN services company has been fined £100,000 after a man’s hand had to be amputated.
productArco expands equiment hire capabilities
ARCO PROFESSIONAL Safety Services is expanding its equipment hire capabilities nationwide with new funding into four fully stocked hire centres in key locations across the UK.
articleUnsung heroes
Socket testers are the unsung heroes of electrical safety in the workplace. Steve Dunning looks at how to choose and use socket testers.
articleSpotlight on electrical safety
Working around electricity has its dangers. Here, Ian Thorp provides an insight into the precautions you can take to reduce the risk of injury.
articlePower to protect
Understanding the importance of arc rated and weatherproof personal protection equipment (PPE) for electrical engineers and people in the power supply industry need not be a minefield. Here Jonas Andersson guides you through the important things to consider for end users exposed to the risk of an electric arc and the elements.
newsWorker’s arm dragged into machine
A RECYCLING company in Weston-super-Mare has been fined £24,000 after one of its workers suffered serious injuries after his arm was dragged into a machine.
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