Thursday 2 December 2010
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Tuesday 30 November 2010
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Shabbir Halai
Safety is the Key
Health and safety consultant, Croydon
Shabbir Halai
Safety is the Key
Health and safety consultant, Croydon
Thursday 11 November 2010
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Thursday 4 November 2010
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Worker snaps wrist after glove tangled in drill
Worker snaps wrist after glove tangled in drill
29 October 2010
HSE Press Release:
A Cardiff manufacturing firm has been fined after a worker broke his wrist when his glove became entangled in an unguarded drill.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd following the incident at its factory in Wentloog Road, Rumney on 11 March 2009.
Cardiff Magistrates' Court heard that 21-year-old employee Lee Baker had been asked to drill holes in metal boxes despite not usually working with the drill and having no formal training on how to use it.
The pillar drill Mr Baker was using did not have an appropriate guard fitted and when positioning one of the components for drilling his glove became tangled. He fractured his wrist in two places and needed to have plates inserted.
HSE had previously taken formal action against the company, in 2002 and 2009, to ensure that drills were adequately guarded.
Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd, registered to Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 11 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. They were fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £6,691.45 costs.
HSE inspector Hugh Emment said:
"HSE has warned this company before about not providing suitable guards on drills of this type, and while they did initially heed these warnings, the safety standards were not maintained.
"Mr Baker had not been trained to use this drill, nor had he been told about the dangers of wearing gloves while using drills. This is a well known risk in the manufacturing industry, and it resulted in a serious injury to Mr Baker."
In March 2002, Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd received an immediate prohibition notice relating to the use and guarding of three pillar drills, and this was followed by written advice from an HSE inspector. During the investigation in to the incident on 11 March 2009 the company received an immediate prohibition notice, on 24 April 2009, for failures relating to guarding on a pillar drill and deficiencies in operator training.
29 October 2010
HSE Press Release:
A Cardiff manufacturing firm has been fined after a worker broke his wrist when his glove became entangled in an unguarded drill.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd following the incident at its factory in Wentloog Road, Rumney on 11 March 2009.
Cardiff Magistrates' Court heard that 21-year-old employee Lee Baker had been asked to drill holes in metal boxes despite not usually working with the drill and having no formal training on how to use it.
The pillar drill Mr Baker was using did not have an appropriate guard fitted and when positioning one of the components for drilling his glove became tangled. He fractured his wrist in two places and needed to have plates inserted.
HSE had previously taken formal action against the company, in 2002 and 2009, to ensure that drills were adequately guarded.
Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd, registered to Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 11 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. They were fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £6,691.45 costs.
HSE inspector Hugh Emment said:
"HSE has warned this company before about not providing suitable guards on drills of this type, and while they did initially heed these warnings, the safety standards were not maintained.
"Mr Baker had not been trained to use this drill, nor had he been told about the dangers of wearing gloves while using drills. This is a well known risk in the manufacturing industry, and it resulted in a serious injury to Mr Baker."
In March 2002, Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd received an immediate prohibition notice relating to the use and guarding of three pillar drills, and this was followed by written advice from an HSE inspector. During the investigation in to the incident on 11 March 2009 the company received an immediate prohibition notice, on 24 April 2009, for failures relating to guarding on a pillar drill and deficiencies in operator training.
Monday 1 November 2010
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Thursday 14 October 2010
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Sunday 10 October 2010
Friday 8 October 2010
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Monday 4 October 2010
Tuesday 28 September 2010
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Chicken firm fined after worker skins hand
Chicken firm fined after worker skins hand
A chicken company has been prosecuted after a worker using a carcass "de-skinning" machine tore the skin off the back of his own hand.
The employee was using the machine to skin chickens when his glove became caught and his hand was pulled onto the cutting blade.
Thetford Magistrates’ Court heard today that the skin on the back of his hand, from his knuckles to his wrist, was torn completely away from the underlying tissue in the incident on 24 July 2009.
Crown Chicken Ltd, which processes 365,000 chickens a week at its site on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, pleaded guilty to four breaches of health and safety law, including a separate incident where a second worker’s hand was crushed.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the first incident found the machine did not have adequate guards, there was no emergency stop button, and the gloves were not suitably protective.
Five months later, on 7 December 2009, another employee severed a finger when his hand was crushed by the lifting mechanism of a forklift truck when he was standing on the forks to access the back of a trailer.
HSE and manufacturer guidance warns it is unsafe to stand on the forks of a forklift truck but the company had not provided a safe way for workers to access the back of the trailers.
HSE inspector, Saffron Turnell, said: "These two incidents resulted in very serious and painful injuries to both men. What is more, both could easily have been avoided if Crown Chicken had taken the correct health and safety precautions.
"The company failed to ensure that simple measures were in place to protect employees using the de-skinning machine. Similarly, the company had no safe method for staff to access the refrigerated trailers.
"Employers must ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are in place and that appropriate equipment is used. HSE will not hesitate to take action against employers failing to comply with the law and putting workers at risk."
Crown Chicken Ltd, of Crown Farm, Weybread, Diss, admitted two breaches of Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – one breach in relation to each incident. Magistrates fined the firm £4,000 for each charge (total £8,000) and ordered it to pay £5,500 in costs.
A chicken company has been prosecuted after a worker using a carcass "de-skinning" machine tore the skin off the back of his own hand.
The employee was using the machine to skin chickens when his glove became caught and his hand was pulled onto the cutting blade.
Thetford Magistrates’ Court heard today that the skin on the back of his hand, from his knuckles to his wrist, was torn completely away from the underlying tissue in the incident on 24 July 2009.
Crown Chicken Ltd, which processes 365,000 chickens a week at its site on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, pleaded guilty to four breaches of health and safety law, including a separate incident where a second worker’s hand was crushed.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the first incident found the machine did not have adequate guards, there was no emergency stop button, and the gloves were not suitably protective.
Five months later, on 7 December 2009, another employee severed a finger when his hand was crushed by the lifting mechanism of a forklift truck when he was standing on the forks to access the back of a trailer.
HSE and manufacturer guidance warns it is unsafe to stand on the forks of a forklift truck but the company had not provided a safe way for workers to access the back of the trailers.
HSE inspector, Saffron Turnell, said: "These two incidents resulted in very serious and painful injuries to both men. What is more, both could easily have been avoided if Crown Chicken had taken the correct health and safety precautions.
"The company failed to ensure that simple measures were in place to protect employees using the de-skinning machine. Similarly, the company had no safe method for staff to access the refrigerated trailers.
"Employers must ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are in place and that appropriate equipment is used. HSE will not hesitate to take action against employers failing to comply with the law and putting workers at risk."
Crown Chicken Ltd, of Crown Farm, Weybread, Diss, admitted two breaches of Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – one breach in relation to each incident. Magistrates fined the firm £4,000 for each charge (total £8,000) and ordered it to pay £5,500 in costs.
Friday 24 September 2010
Need some business advice?
Know anyone that needs some good business advice? Maybe some business coaching to take them to the next level? I know a great Business Coach but hurry as she is retiring next year. Message me for details...
Thursday 23 September 2010
Need a car or a van or a vehicle...
I know a great guy who sell new and used cars - as well as company vans and lease deals. Message me for his details.
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Thursday 16 September 2010
Tuesday 7 September 2010
Monday 6 September 2010
Thursday 2 September 2010
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Tuesday 24 August 2010
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Tuesday 27 July 2010
Visiting Cologne - BNI...
Hello. I am visiting Cologne this Friday 30th July and was wondering if anyone knew how I can contact one of the BNI groups there? I would love to visit a Chapter next week! Thanks
Thursday 22 July 2010
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Monday 12 July 2010
Friday 2 July 2010
Save a life..
Last day of National First Aid Week. A third of people have no idea how to provide basic first aid to deal with common accidents and injuries that may cost a life. A course costs just £75. Go on one.
Thursday 1 July 2010
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Thursday 24 June 2010
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Thursday 10 June 2010
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Thursday 20 May 2010
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010
Health and safety i-phone App...
I am trying to develop an i-phone style app for young people on health and safety and would appreciate any feedback. Here is the idea:
https://www.takeonesmallstep.co.uk/Entry/View/5456
I would appreciate any feedback.
Many thanks, Shabbir
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Thursday 6 May 2010
Tuesday 4 May 2010
Friday 30 April 2010
What health & safety info does a 16-25yr old want?
Can you help? I am after ANY information that will help me deliver a snappy, fun health and safety presentation to 16-25yr olds in Croydon.Thanks.
Thursday 29 April 2010
Thursday 22 April 2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Monday 19 April 2010
International Workers' Memorial Day 28 April
Letter to The Guardian re: International Workers' Memorial Day
In 2008/09 180 workers died in accidents in British workplaces. Thousands more die from occupational diseases every year, like mesothelioma or cancers, and in workplace road accidents. Internationally, 2.2 million workers die annually as a direct result of their work.
These terrible figures explain why the Government has decided to officially recognise International Workers’ Memorial Day, which takes place every year on 28 April. It’s an opportunity to remember those whose lives have been needlessly cut short by their work, and to reflect on the loss suffered by their families. The day not only asks us to remember those who’ve died, but also to reflect on how we go about our work.
Health and safety is not just the preserve of ‘experts’ like me. It’s a team effort, and if one member of the team under performs the consequences can be dire for others.
I welcome the official recognition of Workers’ Memorial Day, and I urge people to spend a few minutes thinking about how they could make their workplace safer for everyone.
Yours sincerely,
John Holden
President
IOSH
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Saturday 17 April 2010
Refreshed website..
Hello - just a quick note to ask for comments on my refreshed website. I had to change it last night as the Menu was unreadable and I could not find any other way to repair than revise it all!.
Thanks
Shabbir
http://www.safetyisthekey.co.uk/
Thanks
Shabbir
http://www.safetyisthekey.co.uk/
Thursday 15 April 2010
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Thursday 8 April 2010
Tuesday 6 April 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Thursday 25 March 2010
What do I do?
I am versatile, flexible, confident, reliable and have good availability as a Health and Safety consultant to the self-employed and small to medium businesses.
I write (or update) health and safety policies (all businesses are legally required to have these) and prepare other essential H&S documentation. This ranges from Chemicals Assessments, Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, H&S Questionnaires, Computer Assessments and Manual Handling Assessments.
I also provide Certificated H&S Training to staff on a range of H&S matters.
My previous work experiences include: Joint Founder/MD of several private companies and a Maintenance Engineer. I am Chartered Member of IOSH, and can carry out H&S inspections, training and assessments.
That's what I do!
Many thanks for viewing.
I write (or update) health and safety policies (all businesses are legally required to have these) and prepare other essential H&S documentation. This ranges from Chemicals Assessments, Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, H&S Questionnaires, Computer Assessments and Manual Handling Assessments.
I also provide Certificated H&S Training to staff on a range of H&S matters.
My previous work experiences include: Joint Founder/MD of several private companies and a Maintenance Engineer. I am Chartered Member of IOSH, and can carry out H&S inspections, training and assessments.
That's what I do!
Many thanks for viewing.
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