Welding company fined after worker crushed fingers in unguarded machine
A Dudley welding machine manufacturer has been prosecuted after a catalogue of safety failings led to a worker losing two fingers. Syndicated content courtesy of hse.gov.uk
Tackling occupational disease
HSE has launched new occupational disease web pages and an online community site. Occupational disease is a big problem and organisations are already taking steps to reduce the burden. We want you to get involved – join our online community, set up to encourage the exchange of ideas and initiatives for tackling occupational disease.
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Didcot manufacturer fined for acetone burn failings
A specialist manufacturer of vessels and pipework designed to carry liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen has been fined after a welder was seriously burned during unsafe hotwork. Syndicated content courtesy of hse.gov.uk
Health and safety law poster – reminder to display new version by April 2014
The new 2009 health and safety law poster replaces the version published in April 1999 and must be displayed from 5 April 2014. As well as a download, the new 2009 leaflet is also available as a pocket card and replaces the leaflet published in 1999.
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Pneumonia vaccination for employees exposed to welding and metal fume
Guidance to employers who are considering offering the pneumonia vaccine (PPV) for employees exposed to welding or metal fume who may be at risk of pneumococcal lobar pneumonia.
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HSE unveils changes to reporting requirements
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has formally implemented changes to simplify the mandatory reporting of workplace injuries for businesses.
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Company fined for tall ship blaze
A Dorset yacht company has been sentenced for safety failings relating to a fire that ravaged a famous tall ship and almost killed a worker.
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Fines imposed for asbestos exposure at redundant Dairy Crest site
Dairy Crest Limited and a Manchester welding company have been fined for exposing employees to potentially fatal asbestos containing material at an industrial site in Devon.
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