According to recent reports, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has issued its advice to the industry on the importance of following correct procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation. This follows a court case in which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) successfully prosecuted a concrete company after an agency worker had a fatal […]
Read moreAs the festive season continues, the amount of work in warehouses also ramps up. Warehouses are busier than ever during the Christmas period, especially since the rise in popularity of online shopping. However, with the extra work comes extra risk; therefore, Christmas season accidents at work in warehouses may increase. Accidents at Work in Warehouses […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports, e-scooter injuries are costing the NHS an average of £1k per patient in Bristol. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (Pacts) has been investigating e-scooter safety across the UK. Under current UK law, privately-owned e-scooters, of which Pacts estimates there are 500,000 in the UK, are classed as motor vehicles […]
Read moreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year once again – the Christmas decorations are going up and everyone’s getting into the festive mood. But from troubles with the turkey to accidents on ice, sadly, the festive period gets its fair share of accidents to go along with the joy. In order to find out […]
Read moreNow that it’s December, there is one event that is on many people’s minds: Christmas. Whilst the festive season makes many people happy, it can also cause stress, which may lead to accidents. One of the main areas where accidents can be common is whilst Christmas shopping. There are several elements which combine to create […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports by the HSE, a company in Birmingham has been fined after two employees sustained serious burns at work. It happened when flammable brake fluid ignited, causing a fire. In the accident, two employees used brake cleaning fluid to clean the grease from the walls of a vehicle inspection pit in the […]
Read moreWhat Information do you need to make a Financial Claim? If you think you may be able to make a financial claim, there is a variety of information and identification that will be necessary. This should include any information you can provide from when you made the investment, examples of which can include: Any or […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports, an exploding hoverboard battery caused a fire which has left a disabled woman seriously ill in hospital. Incidents such as this make product fault claims necessary. The woman is now in an induced coma after the incident, which took place when she was in her downstairs bedroom. The fire service said […]
Read moreIt has been reported recently that a warehouse worker at Pets at Home was killed in a forklift accident at work. The worker died as a result of a brain injury following the accident. He was injured whilst operating a forklift at the store. He was then rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital by […]
Read moreThis week is Road Safety Week. It is run by the road safety charity Brake, and it inspires thousands of schools, organisations, and communities to take action on road safety. It also provides a great opportunity for anyone working in road safety to get more people involved with their work. One of the biggest focuses […]
Read moreAccording to recent reports, a company that undertakes hot dip galvanizing for the corrosion protection of steelwork has been fined after an employee suffered a fatal injury at work. The employee was operating an overhead crane adjacent to the molten zinc bath, when a tubular steel brace exploded during galvanizing. This caused it to ‘rocket’ […]
Read moreFor some workers, nothing is worse than the morning commute. The dragging grind as you go from station to station in a packed metal tube, surrounded by people just as tired as yourself, everyone eager to reach work and make that much needed second morning coffee. Of course, that’s assuming your train arrives on time […]
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