newsWoman’s hand amputated following machine accident
A GREATER Manchester company has been fined £180k after a female employee lost her hand after it was dragged into a machine.
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productThe impact of industrial automation on employee safety
THE TERM “industrial automation” refers to the use of autonomous devices to monitor and control industrial operations automatically, with little or no human intervention.
productStreamlining lattice boom crane assembly
IN ITS new Industry product segment, rescue equipment manufacturer, Weber Rescue Systems, offers customised hydraulic solutions for industrial applications.
news£146k fine after joiner crushed to death
A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined £146k after a joiner was crushed and killed by a 20-tonne excavator.
newsCompany fined £80k after surveyor dies
AN INVERNESS company has been fined after a surveyor died from injuries caused by an electrical explosion.
newsFood company fined £858k after worker loses arm
A FOOD production company has been fined £858,000 after an employee had his arm amputated after becoming entangled in an industrial food mixer.
articleTake charge
When it comes to electrical safety, both employees and employers need to take charge to ensure they have the right level of protection. Peter Dumigan takes a look at the importance of protective wear.
articleStand the test of time
The need to ensure that manufactured electrical and electronic goods comply with required conformance standards is inextricably linked to effective product and component testing, says Nathan Barwell.
articleTake matters into your own hand
Many people may find it daunting to take their own Hand-Arm and Whole-Body Vibration readings if they haven’t performed an assessment before. Robert Dunn explains the tools that are available to you, to help you get the job done properly.
newsFine after worker’s scalp torn from head
A COMPANY in Scunthorpe has been fined £70,000 after a 26-year-old employee’s scalp and an ear were ripped off after his hair got stuck in a machine.
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