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A Barnet-based wholesaler has been fined after a man died of injuries sustained when he fell from a stepladder. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Ovenpride Wholesale Ltd and manager Amjad Mahmood for failing to provide a safe system of work which, led to the death of handyman Rocco Carofalo. The City of London Magistrates' Court heard on the morning of 22 April 2009 Mr Car ... more
The British Safety Council is urging businesses across England to take sensible precautions to ensure that workers are kept safe and secure during any outbreak of public disorder, such as the recent street disturbances. Many business premises were attacked, looted and in some circumstances set on fire over several days and employers need to be mindful of their duty of care towards ... more
The incident happened at Abraham Darby Academy in Telford. Five people were hurt and one man in his 40s has been taken by helicopter to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with spinal injuries. A spokesman for Telford and Wrekin Council said the man airlifted to hospital was believed to be a worker with Kier Moss construction. West Midlands Ambulance Service said three of the people hurt in ... more
Health and safety legislation exists to protect people from real risks at, or connected with, work. But it can be hard to see this from some of the stories that are reported. Below are 10 of the most bizarre health bans or restrictions spotted in media coverage by HSE over the last year. Wimbledon officials citing health and safety as a reason to close Murray Mount when it was wet. ... more
With mobile equipment, the ground surface it rests upon is critical to its strength and stability Article from IPAF - Elevating Safety 2011, by Tony Groat , executive vice president, AWPT An old saying in home construction states, “As goes the foundation, so goes the house.” It is very logical that the base supporting a building is critical to its stre ... more
Facelift Access Hire were called in to help out with the lighting and filming for the production of Rocky Taylor “The Stunt That Went Right" a charity event held at London's Battersea Power Station. Joanne Clode from our Purfleet Depot worked with Heart Production and Remember a Charity to supply the 4 x SkyJack 9250, and Haulotte HA16 and HA260. The event featured ... more
HEMSA is the Highway Electrical Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, and provides a professional organisation for manufacturers and distributors and gives confidence to local authorities that its members can provide quality products and services at a competitive price. HEMSA was formed in November 1998 with the main purpose of securing the interests of its mem ... more
To receive your 20% discount off our standard hire rates please quote High Times August to our Hire desk personnel, or you can contact us via our contact forms and again quoting High Times August. Trailer mounts included in this offer are the Nifty 90, Nifty 120 and Nifty 170. This offer is for confirmed bookings taken during August 2011, this offer cannot be used in conjunction with ... more
Congratulations to our f100 prize winner for July, Matthew Hale who is a Senior Engineer with the Structural Maintenance Team for Mouchel. His shot was taken at Newbridge New located near the North Shores of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. Mouchel had undertaken the inspections of 12 reinforced concrete half-joint structures throughout Northern Ireland to determine t ... more
The HSE places great importance on worker involvement and consultation. Your employees influence health and safety through their own actions. They are often the best people to understand the risks in their workplace. Talking, listening and co-operating can help to achieve benefits. Health and safety representatives can help you with workforce consultation arrangements. ... more
