Metal firm fined after teenage worker is injured on first day
16:17 - 27/01/2011
Metal firm fined after teenage worker...
A metal forming company has been fined £5,000 after a teenage worker “suffered permanent and debilitating injuries” on his very first day at work.
The new starter, aged 19, had been working at the plant for just three hours when, on 28th October 2009, he was involved in an accident with a power press. His left hand became trapped in an unguarded part of the machine and, as a result, two of his fingers had to be amputated at the first joint.
JKL Industrial Services Ltd, based in Goscote, Walsall, were prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to the incident. They pleaded guilty at Walsall Magistrates’ Court to breaching the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. In addition to the fine, they were also ordered to pay £2,534 in costs.
Commenting on the case, HSE Inspector Eve-Marie Edwards said: “This young man has suffered permanent and debilitating injuries from an incident that should never have happened.
“JKL Industrial Services did not provide adequate guarding for the power press, failed to maintain the machine properly and failed also to ensure it was thoroughly examined by a competent person.
“Furthermore, the company had not given the worker sufficient information, instruction, training or supervision to operate the power press safely.”
Perry Leeks, Managing Director at First Response says: “It is vital that new starters in any company are given thorough induction training, which must include health and safety training applicable to the workplace situation. In high risk industries, such as construction, engineering and manufacturing, this health and safety training should be a key element of induction. Factories and plants can be dangerous places, especially for someone who is not familiar with the layout, the machinery or the safety techniques.
“We provide health and safety and first aid training for all industry sectors and also offer bespoke courses, which can be specially developed according to a particular company’s safety needs.
"One cost-effective and convenient way of ensuring your new staff members are given proper health and safety induction training is to use e-learning. Avoiding training can be dangerous, costly and even deadly.”
First Response Training's e-learning solution offers a wide and evolving range of health and safety training courses. Designed with interactivity in mind, this health and safety software actively involves trainees to enhance their learning experience.
Pete Stock, E-learning Manager at First Response, says: “E-learning is an ideal alternative to practical training when it comes to staff inductions and competency updates. It ensures consistent training across the whole organisation and enables managers and supervisors to track learner’s progress and understanding.
“We can also offer a blended learning option which mixes practical, direct delivery training with e-learning to help consolidate learner’s knowledge. Call us today on 0800 310 2300 for more information.”
The new starter, aged 19, had been working at the plant for just three hours when, on 28th October 2009, he was involved in an accident with a power press. His left hand became trapped in an unguarded part of the machine and, as a result, two of his fingers had to be amputated at the first joint.
JKL Industrial Services Ltd, based in Goscote, Walsall, were prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to the incident. They pleaded guilty at Walsall Magistrates’ Court to breaching the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. In addition to the fine, they were also ordered to pay £2,534 in costs.
Commenting on the case, HSE Inspector Eve-Marie Edwards said: “This young man has suffered permanent and debilitating injuries from an incident that should never have happened.
“JKL Industrial Services did not provide adequate guarding for the power press, failed to maintain the machine properly and failed also to ensure it was thoroughly examined by a competent person.
“Furthermore, the company had not given the worker sufficient information, instruction, training or supervision to operate the power press safely.”
Perry Leeks, Managing Director at First Response says: “It is vital that new starters in any company are given thorough induction training, which must include health and safety training applicable to the workplace situation. In high risk industries, such as construction, engineering and manufacturing, this health and safety training should be a key element of induction. Factories and plants can be dangerous places, especially for someone who is not familiar with the layout, the machinery or the safety techniques.
“We provide health and safety and first aid training for all industry sectors and also offer bespoke courses, which can be specially developed according to a particular company’s safety needs.
"One cost-effective and convenient way of ensuring your new staff members are given proper health and safety induction training is to use e-learning. Avoiding training can be dangerous, costly and even deadly.”
First Response Training's e-learning solution offers a wide and evolving range of health and safety training courses. Designed with interactivity in mind, this health and safety software actively involves trainees to enhance their learning experience.
Pete Stock, E-learning Manager at First Response, says: “E-learning is an ideal alternative to practical training when it comes to staff inductions and competency updates. It ensures consistent training across the whole organisation and enables managers and supervisors to track learner’s progress and understanding.
“We can also offer a blended learning option which mixes practical, direct delivery training with e-learning to help consolidate learner’s knowledge. Call us today on 0800 310 2300 for more information.”
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