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Worker suffers chemical burns at electropolishing company

Published on Monday, April 11th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Worker suffers chemical burns at electropolishing company Date: 7 April 2016 An electropolishing company based in Hampshire has been fined after a worker suffered chemical burns. Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court heard how Keith Brown, a 51-year-old worker at Poligrat (UK) Limited was told by his manager to dispose of some waste…

Published on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 by admin

Safety Pass Alliance is working with UKWA and are proposing to encourage temporary workers to carry a Safety Passport card that proves they have been appropriately trained and met required standards for the industry. UKWA are keen to hear your thoughts – would you support a Safety Passport?www.ukwa.org.uk/files/2914/5639/8438/NEWSrack_feb_2016.pdf

Food and Drink

Published on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Health News Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) HSE’s 2014-15 statistics show that MSD injuries remain prevalent in the UK Food and Drink Sector. Of all the RIDDOR reports received by HSE for the Sector, 19% related to injuries from lifting and handling. Accordingly, HSE encourages employers to review their compliance with…

Published on Monday, February 15th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

HSE to prosecute film company after Star Wars incident Date: 11 February 2016 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today informed Foodles Production (UK) Ltd that it will be prosecuted over an incident in which actor Harrison Ford was seriously injured during the filming of Star Wars: The Forces…

Chemical company fined

Published on Friday, February 5th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Chemical company fined for dangerous gas release Date: 4 February 2016 Multi-national chemical producer, Solvay Solutions UK Limited, has been fined after a dangerous gas was released into the atmosphere causing disruption to the M5 and thousands of homes nearby. Warley Magistrates’ Court heard how an uncontrolled release of dangerous…

Construction firms sentenced

Published on Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Construction firms sentenced after culvert collapse Date: 22 January 2016 Two building companies have been fined after a man was seriously injured when a structure that allows water to flow under roads collapsed on him. Maidstone Crown Court heard that Kent County Council appointed Enterprise to replace an old, damaged,…

Published on Monday, January 18th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Firm fined after worker suffered cement burns on first day of work Date: 14 January 2016 A building products manufacturer was fined after a worker suffered serious cement burns on his first day of work. Leicester Magistrates’ Court heard how a 21-year-old inexperienced agency worker – on his first day…

Coachbuilder fined

Published on Friday, January 8th, 2016 by Shirley Cullen

Coachbuilder fined over worker injury Date: 6 January 2016 A Cheshire coachbuilding firm has been fined after a worker sustained injuries to his hand when using an unguarded planer. On 9 December 2013, a 21-year-employee at S. Cartwright and Sons (Coachbuilders) Ltd, was feeding wood over the planer when his…

Merry Christmas

Published on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015 by Shirley Cullen

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFICE CLOSURE: The office will close at 12.00pm Thursday 24th December 2015 and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 4th January 2016. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year from all at Safety Pass Alliance.

Worker injured when crushed

Published on Monday, December 14th, 2015 by Shirley Cullen

Worker injured when he was crushed by metal folding machine Date: 4 December 2015 A company which manufactures office equipment has been fined after a trainee worker was injured when he was crushed by a metal folding machine. Newport Magistrates’ Court heard how an employee of F C Brown (Steel…

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