This research sought to identify reasons why operatives defeat interlocks on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and to obtain an understanding of the extent of this behaviour across the UK engineering industry. The findings from this research provided a number of valuable insights about the frequency of defeating interlocks and the influences upon this behaviour.
Author Archives: Health and Safety
EH66 – Grain dust
This guidance draws attention to the possible health hazards which could result from exposure to grain dust. The guidance is aimed at employers and managers although employees and health and safety professionals will also find it useful.
Site supervisor fined after worker paralysed in roof fall
A site supervisor has been fined after a co-worker was left paralysed after falling ten metres from the roof of a Tyneside warehouse.
Case 180 – School bans children from wearing frilly socks
It was reported that a school banned children from wearing frilly socks for health and safety reasons.
RR973 – Review of alarm setting for toxic gas and oxygen detectors
Current knowledge on alarm setting for toxic gas detectors was reviewed by a literature survey and consultation with stakeholders. The purpose of this review was to develop a framework for guidance on alarm setting for toxic gas detectors as information is lacking on the rationale behind setting alarm levels.
Norfolk illegal gas fitter in court
A Norfolk plumber has appeared in court for illegally carrying out gas work for a landlord in Norwich.
RR972 – A survey of exposure to enzymes in cleaning solutions used to clean endoscopes
Proteolytic enzymes are a recognised risk for respiratory and dermal allergy. Cases of asthma have been identified in health care workers using cleaning solutions containing these enzymes to decontaminate endoscopes and surgical equipment.
Changing for the Better – Bangor, September 13, 2013
Providing legislative and enforcement updates and focussing on behavioural change through an interactive programme of drama, activity and talks. Listen and engage with our speakers, Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of the HSE will be providing the Keynote Speech. Bangor University, 13 September 2013.
Rochdale bedding firm fined £50k over multiple safety failings
A Rochdale bedding manufacturer has been fined £50,000 after a health and safety inspection found the majority of its machines were unsafe to use.
RR970 – Follow-up and assessment of self reports of work-related illness in the Labour Force Survey
The Labour Force Survey provides estimates of the scale of work-related ill health across Great Britain. Given its reliance on self-reporting it is of interest to get a better understanding of the nature of the relationship between work and the illness, details of the conditions reported and the effect they have on individuals’ lives.