There are steps that employers and workers can take to help prevent falls and the injuries that go along with them.
Main Article
Worker’s fall leads to court for two companies
A linen hire service and a laundry company have both been fined for safety breaches after a worker fell from a ladder while trying to clear a blockage in an industrial-sized laundry machine.
Views sought on revised Approved Codes of Practice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched three consultations on changes to the content of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs). Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) (L134-138), Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) (L5) and The control of legionella bacteria in water systems (L8).
Bury roofer in court again over unsafe work
A Bury roofer has appeared in court for putting workers’ lives at risk, despite previously being prosecuted after a man was paralysed in a fall through a warehouse roof.
Wigan worker injured in fall through sports hall roof
A Wigan roofing firm has been fined after an employee was severely injured when he fell ten metres through the roof of a school sports hall.
Health surveillance guidance for employers
Clear and simple guidance to help employers to understand what they need to do to check and protect their workers’ health.
The Number One Risk Management Misunderstanding
Leave a reply
See on Scoop.it – Workplace Health and Safety
Health and safety Risk management for SMEs in Birmingham, West midlands by Veritas Consulting call: 0800 1488 677
Contractor fined after worker loses leg
A Staffordshire contractor has been fined after an employee had to have his lower leg amputated after slipping into an unguarded slurry mixer.
Main Article
Rugby firm fined for London skylight fall
A Midlands firm specialising in the installation of solar panels has been fined for safety failings after a worker sustained life-threatening injuries when he fell through a fragile skylight at a north London warehouse.
Health And Safety For Small Businesses – In 500 Words
See on Scoop.it – Workplace Health and Safety
Health And Safety For Small Businesses provided by Veritas Consulting call: 0800 1488 677 today?