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Manufacturing: Rubber industry – case studies

HSE — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:30:05 +0000

These are real case studies and show the consequences to employees if there is inadequate health and safety in place. They also show that once a solution has been found, in addition to controlling the risk there can be other significant benefits for a company.

Automotive component manufacturer fined after worker loses fingers

HSE — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:21 +0000

A firm specialising in manufacturing rubber components for the automotive industry has been prosecuted after a worker suffered disabling hand injuries.

Updated rubber microsite launched

HSE — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:00:16 +0000

Our website for the rubber industry has been relaunched. You can find out more on the health and safety issues within the industry and check out frequently asked questions. A free e-bulletin services is also available to sign-up for.

Tyre and Rubber Industries Safety Action Group (TRISAG) meeting minutes

HSE — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:00:32 +0000

The minutes for the TRISAG meetings held on 14 April 2011 and 30 November 2010 are now available.

Company fined £12,000 after injuries to three workers

HSE — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:00:27 +0000

A Chichester rubber hose manufacturer has been fined £12,000 after three workers were injured on its premises over two months.

Oldham Seals Limited, of City Gates, Chichester in West Sussex, appeared at Chichester Magistrates Court today (14 October 2010) after pleading guilty to breaching section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The company was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,151.25.

View press release ‘Company fined £12,000 after injuries to three workers’

Rubber company fined after coffee break saves worker’s life in factory explosion

HSE — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:00:30 +0000

A rubber manufacturer has been fined £10,000 after a Manchester worker narrowly escaped being killed in a factory explosion.

Dave Lomas, 56 from Ancoats, was returning from a coffee break when he saw a five-foot iron girder fly through the factory, smashing his workstation into pieces. The father of four, and grandfather of ten, would normally have been at his desk at the time of the explosion but had left it earlier than usual to make a drink.

View press release ‘Rubber company fined after coffee break saves worker’s life in factory explosion’

Rubber Industry Advisory Committee (RUBIAC)

HSE — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:15:45 +0000

The agendas for the meetings held on 15 December 2009 and 16 February 2010 and the minutes for the meetings held on 7 July and 15 December 2009 are now available

View Rubber Industry Advisory Committee agendas and minutes

Tyre handling workshops

HSE — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:45:11 +0000

HSE, working with the National Tyre Distributors Association and the British Tyre Manufacturers Association, is staging a country wide series of workshops to draw attention to the dangers of handling tyres. The date and location of the Newcastle event has now been set.

View the Newcastle event details

RUBIAC papers

HSE — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:00:18 +0000

Rubber Industry Advisory Committee (RUBIAC) advise HSE on the protection of people at work and others from hazards to health and safety arising within the rubber industry. The agendas for meetings in July and December 2008 and minutes for meetings in April and July 2008 are now available.

View RUBIAC agendas and minutes