Engineering company fined after man killed
December 17, 2024
A Blackburn-based engineering company has been fined £80,000 after a man described as ‘caring and loving’ by his family was killed after being crushed under a machine. Read More
Hydraulics and pneumatics: Differences and safety considerations
December 13, 2024
Dakota Murphey discusses nuanced differences between hydraulic and pneumatic power focusing on its distinct protective measures. Read More
Engineering firm fined after employee sustains serious injuries at HS2 site
July 19, 2024
An engineering firm has been fined after an employee suffered a fractured skull, hip, jaw and pelvis, while working at a HS2 construction site in Hertfordshire. Read More
Engineering company fined after workers loses two fingers
February 26, 2024
An engineering firm in Perth has been fined £10,000 after an employee lost two of his fingers. Read More
Engineer designs first PPE headscarf
December 21, 2023
Aminah Shafiq hopes the product will encourage more Muslim women to take up a career in engineering. Read More
Study shows issues around women’s PPE in engineering sector
June 29, 2023
A survey of women working in construction, mining and quarrying reveals that 80% of respondents have been given ill-fitting PPE at work. Read More
Moving forward
June 23, 2023
On International Women in Engineering Day, Beth Holroyd says more needs to be done before we see true equality in our own sectors. Read More
‘Now is the time to take the Common Assessment Standard’ says Ian McKinnon from CHAS
October 17, 2022
SHP hears from CHAS Managing Director who outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout began in 2019. Read More
River level monitoring lowers bridge scour risk
March 8, 2022
Engineers at Transport Scotland have investigated the potential for water level monitoring systems to help mitigate risks where transport infrastructure interacts with moving water. Read More
UKMHA launches new Awards for Excellence 2022
January 17, 2022
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has announced the date for its new Awards for Excellence scheduled to be held this year. Read More
