Two days before Christmas day in 2010, Alan Catterall entered an industrial oven at his workplace to repair a fault. He was still inside when a colleague switched the oven on after noting that it was now working. What followed was one of the most horrific deaths at work that I have come across. Mr. […]
Supermarket fresh chickens are contaminated
In the UK, more than 70% of supermarket fresh chickens are contaminated with Campylobactor. A Food Standards Agency (FSA) investigation found worryingly high levels of contamination with the campylobacter bug, which can cause food poisoning, on chickens being sold across the country. Campylobacter is a type of bacteria thought to be the leading cause of […]
Unlimited fine over health and safety failings
A Soho theatre is facing unlimited fine over health and safety failings. It should remind us that no industry can be relaxed about the safety of their employees, visitors, contractors or any person on their site. Risk assessments must include all persons who may be on their site at any time, no matter how long […]
Are your staff lone workers?
If you can answer the question ‘Are your staff lone workers’ with a confident yes or no, then you have at least given it some thought. Understanding that you have staff who are ‘lone workers’ is the first step to achieving a safer working environment for them. Lone working can take place when workers are […]
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