16 April The effect of COVID19 on Statutory Examinations I was asked recently: ”Where do I stand concerning statutory inspections such as my LOLER inspections for the forklift trucks? At the moment, all of my forklift trucks are running and are within date. Soon, the checks and inspections will fall due for some of my FLTs. What can I do about this?” Unsurprisingly, the answer … Read More
14 May Safe Isolation of Plant and Equipment – Part 1 Safe Isolation of Plant and Equipment The safe isolation of plant and equipment is essential to allow various processes to take place, such as cleaning, maintenance, repair, and modification. Although no health and safety legislation covers this area specifically, there are several general legal drivers, such as the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act … Read More
20 December Work Equipment and Machinery In this blog article, Mike Ellerby deals with some of the questions concerning employers about vast subject of Work Equipment and Machinery. Consideration is given to the issues of machinery guarding, operator checks, worker training and maintenance of the work equipment. Read More