May 16, 2019
An employee of a Devon-based animal feed manufacturer suffered life-changing injuries after his hand was crushed in a pellet press. Read More
May 3, 2019
The statistics gathered showed that the overall absence rate increased slightly in 2018 to 2.3%, which was up from 2.2% in the previous year. Read More
April 18, 2019
Advanced Insulation won the Health and Safety Award at the recent Make UK (formally EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards. SHP caught up with Dan Howell, Group QHSE Manager to find out what helped the company stand out for the judges. Read More
April 12, 2019
The introduction of technology driven solutions into the manufacturing industry has seen a drop in reported cases of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. Read More
March 25, 2019
This guide from Barbour EHS focuses on the general requirements for the selection and management of work equipment, although other related legislation is referenced. Read More
March 21, 2019
A manufacturing company has been fined after a worker’s hand was caught in machinery. Read More
March 6, 2019
It is well known that health and safety in the construction industry is a high concern. Industrial and Manufacturing Clients often do not appreciate how the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) apply to them, and the consequences of non-compliance. This article discusses how CDM can be applied and how Turner & Townsend has assisted clients in this area. Read More
March 6, 2019
A chemical manufacturing company has been fined after failing to manage the risk of exposure to chemicals harmful to health, resulting in workers being exposed to chemicals which caused long term damage to their skin. Read More
February 18, 2019
Manual handling is one of the biggest causes of accidents at work. Read More
February 12, 2019
2 Sisters Group, the food manufacturer, has been sentenced following two separate incidents where workers became trapped in moving machinery. Read More