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11/01/2017

BOLTON RESIDENT DIES IN LIFT SHAFT FALL

A property management company has been fined after a resident of Marsden House in Bolton died after falling down a lift shaft. Bolton Crown Court heard how 29 year old Craig Jones and a friend were trapped in a lift and unable to raise the alarm. They attempted a self-rescue by forcing the doors open and sliding out onto the floor below. Craig Jones slipped under the lift car and fell five stories down the lift shaft and died of multiple injuries. His friend escaped unhurt. An investigation by t......
11/01/2017

SAINSBURY’S RECALLS BY SAINSBURY’S READY SALTED CRISPS 6X25G BECAUSE OF UNDECLARED MILK(NEW)

Last updated: 30 December 2016 Sainsbury’s is recalling its six-pack multi-bags of by Sainsbury’s Ready Salted Crisps (25g) because they contain milk which is not declared within the ingredients list. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.Product detailsProduct: Ready Salted Crisps Brand: by Sainsbury’s Pack size: 6x25g (6 pack multi-bag) Best Before date: 04/03/2017No other Sainsbury’s products are known to be affe......
11/01/2017

SPAR IS RECALLING ITS EGG MAYONNAISE SANDWICH FILLER DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY EXTENDED ‘USE BY’ DATE

Last updated: 30 December 2016 SPAR is recalling its Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Filler 220g as the product has been incorrectly labelled with a ‘use by’ date of 17.01. The product should have been dated 02.01.RiskConsuming the product after its intended use by date could pose a risk of food poisoning.Product detailsProduct: Spar Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Filler Pack size: 220g Batch codes: ‘Use by 17.01’No other Spar products are known to be affectedOur advice to consumersIf you have bought the produ......
10/01/2017

COMPANY PROSECUTED AFTER WORKERS WERE SEVERELY BURNED

A North East engineering company was sentenced today for safety breaches after two of its workers were burned when they were sprayed with chemicals during chemical cleaning of a pipework system. Newcastle Crown Court heard today that on 31 July 2014 two employees of PSL Worldwide Projects Ltd received serious burns while working at a Hyclone UK Ltd site, in Cramlington. The workers were using Sodium Hydroxide granules to clean a pipe system. A reaction occurred between the chemicals and water in......
04/01/2017

WASTE COOKING OIL FROM CATERING PREMISES

Guidance issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency, Cabinet Office, Environment Agency, Defra, HM Revenue and Customs and LACORS. Since 31 October 2004 waste cooking oil from catering premises can no longer be used as an ingredient in animal feed. Waste cooking oils from food manufacturing, and fresh or unused cooking oil, can continue to be used in animal feed. This change has been introduced as a measure to safeguard animal health and the subsequent food chain under the Animal By-Products Re......
03/01/2017

COMPANY PROSECUTED AFTER WORKERS WERE SEVERELY BURNED

A North East engineering company was sentenced today for safety breaches after two of its workers were burned when they were sprayed with chemicals during chemical cleaning of a pipework system. Newcastle Crown Court heard today that on 31 July 2014 two employees of PSL Worldwide Projects Ltd received serious burns while working at a Hyclone UK Ltd site, in Cramlington. The workers were using Sodium Hydroxide granules to clean a pipe system. A reaction occurred between the chemicals and water in......
23/12/2016

CO-OP IS RECALLING ITS HOLLOW MILK CHOCOLATE SANTA DUE TO POSSIBLE PRODUCT TAMPERING

Co-op is recalling its Hollow Milk Chocolate Santa because of two reports of alleged product tampering where the product was found to contain small batteries. The presence of small batteries makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a risk to health.RiskThe product below may contain small batteries which are a choking hazard and can cause burns if swallowed.Product detailsProduct: Co-op Hollow Milk Chocolate Santa Pack size: 120g Batch codes: All date codes No other Co-op products are known ......
22/09/2016

KEY POINTS TO STAY SAFE WHEN WORKING WITH ASBESTOS

20 tradespeople, on average, die every week from asbestos-related diseases Asbestos can be in any house or building built before the year 2000 Asbestos is still present in millions of homes and buildings Asbestos can be found in millions of homes and business premises including shops, offices and public buildings All business premises and public buildings should have a plan showing any asbestos in the building, so ask to see if before you start the job Asbestos can be in any b......
20/08/2016

THE MOST DRAMATIC CHANGE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY ENFORCEMENT SINCE 1974

The most dramatic change in health and safety enforcement since 1974The new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences published today are set to revolutionise punishment for health and safety offences.The Sentencing Council’s stated intention is to increase the level of fines for serious offences, particularly for larger companies; whilst reserving prison sentences for very serious offences.  It will greatly increase fines across the board and most dramatically for very large companie......
18/08/2016

WHAT IS COSHH? AND WHAT ARE COSHH BASICS?

COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by:  finding out what the health hazards are deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment) providing control measures to reduce harm to health making sure they are used keeping all control measures in good working order providing information, instruction and training for employees and others providing monit......
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