Tragic Loss of Life at the Andrex Factory
A 28 year old man tragically lost his life while working for the global company Kimberley-Clark in November 2007. The young man was working in Barrow-in-Furness at the well-known Andrex factory when he was fatally hit by some machinery during his night shift at the plant. Machinery Needs to Be Properly Guarded to Protect Employees …Read the Full Post
Another Fine for Firm Who Exposed Their Employees to Deadly Asbestos
Health and Safety consultants are always concerned when employees are found to have been exposed to Asbestos. There really is no excuse when not taking health and safety seriously, and when asbestos is involved it is all the more concerning that business owners are not following the laws and regulations which are there to save …Read the Full Post
Two Separate Accidents Results in Fine for Chicken Company
One of the largest companies which produce both raw and produced Chicken in Europe has been fined after being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive. The prosecution came as a result of two separate incidents which happened at the factory in Suffolk. Both of the accidents were preventable and two workers have suffered awful …Read the Full Post
Health and Safety Retainer Packages for SMEs
Health and Safety Compliance can be a burden on SMEs We agree with this common perception. We all know that health and safety saves lives, however bureaucratic burden of compliance in low risk businesses appears to be disproportionate. There is a lot of scaremongering, misguided conceptions, unnecessary costs and bureaucracy associated with health and safety. We cannot help with …Read the Full Post
CDM Regulations – improving safety measures in the construction industry
The Construction Design and Management (CDM) 2007 regulations were introduced to benefit the construction industry and workers by improving site health and safety, manage site risks and to create an emphasis on effective project planning and risk management. Smaller firms working in the construction industry could be forgiven for believing that they are also designed …Read the Full Post
Hazards to Prevent in the Construction Industry
Occupational health and safety is a major issue in the construction industry. The variety of activities found on site combine to make the industry one of the most hazardous to work in. Due to this it is of vital importance that you not only protect the workers but so doing also protect your business and …Read the Full Post
Firmed Fined after Employee is crushed to Death
Lack of Risk Assessments and Training End in Fatal Accident An engineering company based in Cannock on Staffordshire has been fined after the death of one of their employees. Hydraline Engineering Ltd was prosecuted after a health and safety investigation was launched after an accident on 7 March 2008. Mr Palmer was working on one …Read the Full Post
CDM Services – CDM Coordination for Clients and Construction Professionals
Remain compliant with CDM 2007 Regulations; keep your site safe from accidents and incidents, look after the welfare of the contractors you employ, keep others safe. To comply with CDM duties, clients need to follow the Construction (Design and Management Regulations 2007 and the Approved Code of Practice – Managing Health and Safety in Construction …Read the Full Post
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Construction Firm Fined after Worker Suffers Serious Burns
There were many factors which were raised after a health and safety inspection took place at O’Keefe Constructions Depot in Sevenoaks. The attention was brought to the firm after one of its young workers was seriously burned in an accident at the depot. The 18 year old man was working in a shed spray painting …Read the Full Post