A risk management update especially designed for the woodworking and furniture industry, the emphasis is on practical demonstrations of machinery guarding, LEV, noise reduction, fire precautions and tooling. 29 October, Building Crafts College, Stratford.
View details of this free woodworking and furniture industry event
An HSE Specialist Mechanical Inspector carried out an investigation after a vehicle fell from a 2-post lift when the automatic mechanical locking system (AMLS) failed to engage. Subsequent visits to a sample of Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) garages revealed other examples of defective AMLS in lifts of the same design supplied by different manufacturers.
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2003/56 and offers inspectors guidance on the issues to consider during the inspection of container top safety (CTS) frames and the associated training and systems of work. Much of the guidance will also be applicable to other types of frame such as “Torpedo” and “Stinis” frames.
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver who fell three metres from the top of his vehicle because his employer failed to provide a safe place to work.
Read the press release on the death of Central Scotland tanker driver
New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) Regulations to substances recovered from waste.
New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) Regulations to biodiesel.
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches, asbestos, gas appliances flues in ceiling voids…
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