Firm fined after driver fatally injured while loading flatbed trailer
January 28, 2021
A steel company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured by steelwork, which fell from a telehandler forklift truck during loading. Read More
MHE training and safety, by the book
December 3, 2020
Forklift training provider Mentor highlights key guidance to follow for compliance and reduced risk. Read More
Transport company fined after employee fatally crushed
October 21, 2020
A transport company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when the pallet of stone tiles which he was attempting to deliver fell onto him. Read More
Abrasive materials and certain chemicals can ‘shorten the life of important components’
August 19, 2020
Is your site damaging your equipment? CFTS warns that work equipment used for heavy-duty operations may require more frequent Thorough Examinations than owners think. Read More
Risk reduction strategies retailers should buy into
July 22, 2019
Julie-Anna Smith, Head of Consulting Services at safety and certification expert, Bureau Veritas, advises on why a diligent, robust risk management strategy is something retailers need to invest in. Read More
Suez fine: Worker’s back injury preventable
May 8, 2019
An employee helped to manually move steps weighting in excess of 950kg, after repair works had taken place. As a result of this work, the employee sustained a back injury. Read More
Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd facing prosecution
May 2, 2019
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL) that it will commence legal proceedings against the company for offences under LOLERRegulation 8. Read More
Health & safety in hospitality: The most common accidents
February 25, 2019
What is causing a higher than average injury-rate within the hospitality and leisure sector and how can accidents be prevented? Read More
Manual Handling in the Workplace: Employee Factsheet
February 18, 2019
Manual handling is one of the biggest causes of accidents at work. Read More
MP calls for low-level letterboxes to be banned to avoid back strain
January 17, 2019
Chelmsford MP Vicky Ford said her Low-Level Letter Boxes (Prohibition) Bill would “stop developers from building swathes of homes each with a letterbox placed near the ground”. Read More
