Company fined after worker injures hand
A LEICESTER-based packaging manufacturer has been sentenced after an employee suffered severe injuries to a number of his fingers.
A LEICESTER-based packaging manufacturer has been sentenced after an employee suffered severe injuries to a number of his fingers.
A WREXHAM-based dairy firm has been fined after a worker was covered in hot caustic and steam resulting in serious injuries.
Louise Hosking, vice chair at IOSH Chiltern Branch and director at Hosking Associates, reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Buncefield explosion – and the impact it had on how fuel depots are now expected to operate.
Master Lock’s padlock caddy can be
used to carry up to 12 padlocks at
any one time and features a double
slot allowing the user to thread their
belt through the caddy, enabling it to
be worn about their person.
For wo
The Easi-Drive portable valve
actuator from Smith Flow Control
provides wastewater treatment plants
with emergency operation of valves
in the event of a power failure. Easi-
Drive can open or close electric
actuated val
The Fortress Interlocks design
team has worked closely with ABB
to develop an interlock suitable for
use on the SACE Emax circuit
breaker. Fortress has considerable
expertise in designing complex
switchgear interlocking
It was recently announced that the replacement of the well-known EN
954-1 safety standard is to be delayed for a further two years.This delay
is very welcome, although it should not be seen as an excuse for
complacency, sa
Pilz Automation Technology, has
updated and added to its range of
machinery safety courses to reflect
the latest changes in legislation and
has published a new booklet and
schedule for 2010.
Following the implementati
E2S, the manufacturer of warning
devices for use in hazardous areas,
has developed an intrinsically safe
and explosion proof manual call
points, certified to both ATEX and
IECEx standards. The IS-CP4
intrinsically safe
Launching the latest version of its Risk
Management Software System at
Health and Safety ’10 – South is
Laidler Associates, the safety and
compliance consultants. The software
gives guidance on risk assessments for
the
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