There are many significant risks associated with woodworking machinery. So, to ensure that you’ve taken appropriate steps to manage them, why not use our brand new sample checklist?
Published 16.06.2009
The HSE has issued a warning that some instructions for industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems may not be adequate and could compromise safety. How can you avoid a problem?
Published 30.03.2022
A catering butchers has been fined after a teenage worker severed three fingers and partially a fourth while operating machinery that hadn’t been suitably guarded. What were the circumstances of the
accident and how could it have been prevented?
Published 19.10.2023
Risk assessments are completed to identify safe operating procedures, but they often fail to cover maintenance activities. Why not use our sample document to help you risk assess the hazards
associated with machinery maintenance?
Published 23.02.2009
Many businesses are turning to drones to undertake photography and survey work. But when using this equipment are you aware of the rules for its safe use? Are your actions a danger to aircraft and
pedestrians?
Published 14.03.2016
You’ve employed a gardener to look after a small patch of land with a lawn and a few flowers. Whilst reviewing your contractors you didn’t find any paperwork for the gardener. Do you need any, and if
so, what?
Published 19.06.2006
You’re thinking of taking on workers who are below the minimum school leaving age, but to make it worth your while you need them to carry out a full range of work, including the use of machinery. Are
there any restrictions?
Published 09.10.2012
To comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) you have a duty to assess some work equipment to ensure it’s fit for purpose and safe. So why not use our checklist to
complete your assessment?
Published 21.05.2007
Several of your staff use Stanley-type knives on a regular basis. With statistics for injuries associated with such knives on the increase, how can you ensure they’re used safely?
Published 07.11.2005
You’ve heard through the grapevine that staff have been using workshop machinery out of hours. You’ve issued a reminder that it isn’t permitted but could you still be liable if one of them were
injured?
Published 05.03.2012