MACHINERY GUARDS - 01.07.2024
Pizza maker fined after workers caught up in machinery
One of the nation’s largest producers of supermarket pizzas has been fined £800,000 after two workers suffered serious injuries at its factory in Bolton. What were the failures and how can you prevent injuries when working with machinery?
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DATA PROTECTION - 01.07.2024
Police data breach put staff in danger
Data protection compliance can feel like an unnecessary administrative burden, diverting resources away from real work. A recent data breach by a police force reminds data processors of the potential damage a breach can cause. What information was leaked and what were the consequences?
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CHEMICAL SAFETY - 03.06.2024
Know your hazard and precautionary statements
All substances are supplied with a label and a safety data sheet (SDS) which gives you information about the properties of the chemical. But what is a hazard or precautionary statement, what information is provided and how should you use this?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 01.05.2024
How to manage chemicals with H360 hazard statement
There’s a huge variety of chemicals used in the workplace, and each must be supplied with a safety data sheet (SDS) telling you of its hazardous properties. If you use a substance with an H360 hazard statement, what are the particular risks and what should you do to control them?
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FIRE SAFETY - 02.04.2024
Fire extinguisher guidelines updated
When determining how many fire extinguishers you need, their type, size and location, the most important source of guidance is the British Standards document BS5306-8. What changes were introduced in the latest update?
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 02.03.2024
Crush injury lands luxury yacht maker in hot water
A premium yacht maker has been hit with a £600,000 fine after one of its workers suffered life-changing injuries at its shipyard in Plymouth. What happened and how could the incident have been avoided?
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