Established in 1922, the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association's mission is "protecting people's health and safety by promoting good practice and raising awareness of risks in the changing workplace". http://www.sohsa.org.uk Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:36:32 +0100 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:30:07 +0100 Solutions-2-Go News Pipe Generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@sohsa.org.uk (Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association (SOHSA)) http://www.sohsa.org.uk/images/sohsa.org.uk_60px.gif http://www.sohsa.org.uk http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/aluminium-cylinders.htm There have been several recent catastrophic failures of aluminium cylinders used primarily to contain gases for underwater breathing apparatus and manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351. These cylinders should only be used if they have undergone thorough visual inspection and testing with an eddy-current device by a competent inspector. Failure to conduct such inspection [] Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:47:24 +0100 http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/aluminium-cylinders.htm http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/asbestos-removal-company-and-managers-sentenced-after-forging-documents/ An asbestos removal company, and two of its managers, have today been prosecuted after forging documents in order to obtain an asbestos licence from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:58:35 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/asbestos-removal-company-and-managers-sentenced-after-forging-documents/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/surveyor-fined-after-failing-to-detect-asbestos/ A specialist asbestos company has been fined after failing to detect asbestos at a demolition site. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:01:35 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/surveyor-fined-after-failing-to-detect-asbestos/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/contractor-fined-after-a-series-of-failures-to-carry-out-work-safely-and-provide-adequate-welfare-facilities-2/ A contractor carrying out refurbishment and basement extension work was prosecuted after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identified a series of serious safety breaches during inspections. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:48:54 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/contractor-fined-after-a-series-of-failures-to-carry-out-work-safely-and-provide-adequate-welfare-facilities-2/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/building-contractor-jailed-after-house-collapse-in-brighton/ A building contractor has been sentenced following an incident in February 2015 in which a house in Brighton partially collapsed. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:21:43 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/building-contractor-jailed-after-house-collapse-in-brighton/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-ladder/ Safestyle UK was sentenced today after a worker fell from a ladder sustaining a fracture to his lower leg. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:18:56 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-ladder/ http://www.sohsa.org.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3194 Our next meeting is on Tuesday 8 May 2018, starting at 2:00 pm. The meeting will focus on the topic, CANCELLED.See the Event Webpage for full details, programme, booking details and papers for this event.May20188IntroductionMembers meeting on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 at 2:00pm, guest speaker TBC. Please notify Tracey Stubbs, Hon. Secretary, if you will be attending this meeting or to submit your apologies. Programme Apologies Approval of Previous Minutes Introduction of New Members TBC Legislation Update Members Corner Any Other Business Next Meeting Members Meeting - CANCELLEDTuesday, 10 July 2018 at 14:00pmClick for more information See the Event Webpage for full details, programme, booking details and papers for this event. Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.sohsa.org.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3194 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-workers-suffer-serious-burns/ A Nottinghamshire foundry has been sentenced after two employees suffered serious burns from an electrical flashover. Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:56:25 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-workers-suffer-serious-burns/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/construction-company-worker-suffers-life-threatening-injuries/ A construction company was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered life threatening injuries. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:58:27 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/construction-company-worker-suffers-life-threatening-injuries/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/housing-association-fined-after-exposing-employees-to-hand-arm-vibration-syndrome-havs/ A community housing association has today been sentenced after it failed to effectively manage its employees exposure to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) over a prolonged period of time. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:06:53 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/housing-association-fined-after-exposing-employees-to-hand-arm-vibration-syndrome-havs/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/agency-worker-crushed-while-unloading-a-vehicle/ A logistics company has today been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries while unloading a vehicle from a visiting delivery lorry. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:09:42 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/agency-worker-crushed-while-unloading-a-vehicle/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/egg-producer-and-joinery-contractor-fined-after-worker-falls-from-roof/ A Preston egg production company and a joinery sub-contractor were today fined after a worker fell through a roof. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:07:20 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/egg-producer-and-joinery-contractor-fined-after-worker-falls-from-roof/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/essex-engineer-sentenced-for-unregistered-gas-work/ A worker has been sentenced after breaching a prohibition notice for gas work and for leaving gas appliances in a dangerous state. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:44:30 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/essex-engineer-sentenced-for-unregistered-gas-work/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/southern-health-nhs-foundation-trust-fined-after-deaths-of-two-patients/ Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has been fined 2m after a series of management failings led to the deaths of two vulnerable patients at different facilities owned by the Trust. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:43:26 +0100 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/southern-health-nhs-foundation-trust-fined-after-deaths-of-two-patients/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-apprentice-suffers-fractured-skull-at-commercial-vehicle-maintenance-company/ A Birmingham based motor vehicle company has been fined after an apprentice suffered head injuries whilst undertaking maintenance work on a commercial vehicle. Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:35:07 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-apprentice-suffers-fractured-skull-at-commercial-vehicle-maintenance-company/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-multiple-safety-failings/ Quainton Logistics Storage Ltd has today been fined after both putting workers at risk and allowing conditions on site to fall well below the expected standard. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:06:54 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-multiple-safety-failings/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-worker-injured/ A manufacturer of agricultural equipment has been fined after a worker suffered two broken legs when a stack of metal sheets fell onto his ankles. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:58:39 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-worker-injured/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-workers-develop-hand-arm-vibration-syndrome-havs/ Design and Supply Limited has today been fined after a worker was exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:47:17 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-fined-after-workers-develop-hand-arm-vibration-syndrome-havs/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/worker-sentenced-for-unregistered-gas-work/ Mr Cody Stevens, an unregistered gas fitter operating as a director of Master Plumbing Contractors Limited, has today been fined for carrying out gas work without being registered with Gas Safe Register. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:43:28 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/worker-sentenced-for-unregistered-gas-work/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/hse-urges-employers-to-think-again-before-investing-in-off-the-shelf-manual-handling-training/ Off-the-shelf manual handling training should become a thing of the past, according to new advice released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:00:32 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/hse-urges-employers-to-think-again-before-investing-in-off-the-shelf-manual-handling-training/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-and-director-fined-for-exposing-workers-to-fall-from-height-risks/ A solar panel installation company and its sole director have been fined for failing to manage and control fall from height risks. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:47:02 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/company-and-director-fined-for-exposing-workers-to-fall-from-height-risks/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/help-gb-work-well-case-study-highlights-istrs-new-research-for-working-with-arthropods/ As we near the end of British Science Week, were sharing how the Institute of Safety in Technology and Researchs (ISTR) commitment to managing risk and keeping pace with change as part of their contribution to Help GB Work Well, has led to the delivery of internationally-significant research. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:53:25 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/help-gb-work-well-case-study-highlights-istrs-new-research-for-working-with-arthropods/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/farming-company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-ladder/ A farming company has been fined after a worker fell from a ladder sustaining significant injuries. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:04:43 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/farming-company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-ladder/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/west-midlands-man-handed-suspended-sentence-for-unregistered-gas-work/ An unregistered gas fitter was handed a 26-month suspended sentence for carrying out gas work after his Gas Safe Registration had been removed and he had been prohibited from carrying out further work on gas appliances and fittings. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:00:40 +0000 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/west-midlands-man-handed-suspended-sentence-for-unregistered-gas-work/