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Manufacturer fined £60,000 after worker injured hand unblocking machine
An investigation found no safe system of work for unblocking the machine, with blockages occurring multiple times each day.
UK firms win national awards for innovative designs to reduce musculoskeletal risk for workers
Both companies introduced innovative design solutions to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
Company fined for not having compulsory insurance for its workers
A scrap metal merchant was fined after an HSE inspection found it had failed to hold Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance.
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RIDDOR
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Identify, assess and control risks from hazardous substances
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Health and safety at work: criminal and civil law
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Sarah Albon
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Sarah Newton
Chair of the Board
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