newsWorker breaks rib failing into pit
A COMPANY has been fined after a worker fell into a moulding pit and suffered a broken rib.
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productRooftop worker safety training
NEW MATS accredited Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access has been added to Heightec’s course portfolio.
newsFather left in coma after fall from height
AN AIRCRAFT maintenance company has been fined £230k after a worker fell from height while inspecting wings at its facility in Cardiff.
newsFine for roofing contractor after fatal fall
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against an Enniskillen based roofing contractor.
newsConfectionery firm worker injured in forklift fall
A SCOTTISH confectionery and meringue manufacturer has been fined £5,000 after a worker was badly injured in a fall from a forklift truck.
articleDrop the risk
The construction sector is among the most dangerous industries in Britain and working at height is the leading contributor to on-site fatalities. Peter Upcott says that by following best practices around work safety and managing dropped objects, the risks can be mitigated.
productSlipTest’s new YouTube Channel
SLIPTEST HAS been busy putting together lots of content for their new YouTube Channel, with the goal of helping people to understand and manage all things slip risk!
productSign up for one of JSP’s online webinars
SIGN UP for JSP’s series of online Webinars designed to help you make a more informed choice about your selection of PPE. Learn about the latest legislation with advice direct from UK’s leading ‘above the neck’ PPE manufacturer.
newsFall leaves grandad with life-changing brain injuries
THE WIFE of a man left severely disabled by a workplace accident says he is a “stranger in her husband’s body”.
productFatigue fighting anti-static floor mats
MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL components is fraught with risks to both the equipment and the engineers. Sudden electrical discharges (ESD) can fry sensitive electronic components, and standing for long periods of time at workstations or switchboards can cause joint and muscle aches for the workers.
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