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Daily archives: Friday, November 6, 2009

Fine after driver’s arm amputated during Kent delivery

Friday, November 6, 2009

A stone company has been fined after a delivery driver had to have his left arm amputated when slabs, weighing 220 kilograms each, fell on him.

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Hidden killer message taken to key trade show

Friday, November 6, 2009

The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November).

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Packaging firm fined £1,000 after worker injured

Friday, November 6, 2009

HSE is highlighting the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a fractured wrist at a Gateshead packaging firm.

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Rice company fined £140,000 after employee is killed by machine

Friday, November 6, 2009

A rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 for health and safety breaches after one of its employees died when his leg became entangled in a machine.

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CD223 - HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - shorter version

Friday, November 6, 2009

A shorter version of HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - which HSE is currently seeking public consultation on.

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Food manufacturer ordered to pay almost £95,000

Friday, November 6, 2009

Food manufacturing firm Tulip Limited has been ordered to pay £94,523 in fines and costs after one of its employees

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Pet food firm fined £100,000

Friday, November 6, 2009

A pet food manufacturer has today been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £28,380.91 costs at Northampton Crown

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