HSE warns of electrical safety dangers in farms
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned against the severe dangers of inadequate electrical safety systems in farm buildings following a recently concluded prosecution at Warwick Crown Court.
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned against the severe dangers of inadequate electrical safety systems in farm buildings following a recently concluded prosecution at Warwick Crown Court.
EVERY YEAR there are around two recorded explosions at opencast mining operations caused by lightning strikes during blasting activities.
ProGARM details several Arc Flash incidents that were mistakenly branded as an ‘electrical shock’ or ‘cable strike’ over recent years.
PANDUIT’S VERISAFE Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) minimises risk of electrical hazards by verifying the absence of voltage before electrical equipment is accessed.
THE ATOMIC Weapons Establishment (AWE) has been fined £660,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974).
A MECHANIC and landlord based in Kent has been sentenced after refusing to comply with enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Kent Fire and Rescue Service to protect workers and tenants from injury.
SICK has launched the SICK IME2S inductive proximity safety switch for safe and easy non-contact position and safe area monitoring to help prevent accidents and unwanted collisions in production and logistics environments up to PL d (EN ISO 13849) safety requirements.
THE OWNERS of Stoke Rochford Hall Hotel, near Grantham, have been fined a six-figure sum after a successful prosecution by South Kesteven District Council for breaches of health and safety regulations.
Martindale’s latest catalogue includes many new products and useful guides to finding the best tools and accessories for electrical safety, fault finding and certifying installations.
Panduit’s VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) minimises risk of electrical hazards by verifying the absence of voltage before electrical equipment is accessed.
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