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

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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 Lovegrove

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…

Food and Drink Package

Published on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 by Shirley Lovegrove

Following a recent meeting at Safety Pass Alliance with some key members of the Food Industry and experienced trainers. We are pleased to announce that the new Food and Drink Sector Package V5 is in development. Updates will be announced in the new year.

Roofing Firm fined

Published on Monday, November 30th, 2015 by Shirley Lovegrove

Roofing firm fined after worker injured by machinery Date: 26 November 2015 Roofing and insulation firm IKO Plc has been prosecuted after a worker suffered arm injuries while at work. Graeme Myers, 48, from Belper, who was self-employed, was lubricating a chain on an auto-plant machine at Prospect Quarry in Matlock…

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