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Construction company fined after teenage worker falls from height

27 March 2020

A construction company has been fined after a 17-year-old worker fell more than three metres through an opening for a roof light…

Coronavirus: Know the facts

26 March 2020

According to the NHS website, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways and below are some commonly asked questions which will distil some of the many myths surrounding the virus

Essential health and safety for home workers

17 March 2020

Employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of all employees, including homeworkers. The Emprocom team has put together some health and safety guidelines for those now working from home.

Coronavirus: New key measures

17 March 2020

On Monday 16th March, Boris Johnson announced made a statement urging people to avoid unnecessary social contact, to work from home where possible, and to stay away from pubs and restaurants.

People in ‘at risk’ groups will be asked within days to stay home for 12 weeks.

Helping our Community

16 March 2020

We like to make a difference and put something back into our community and this Month we have had the pleasure of donating Easter Eggs to a local school, to support their ‘Eggstra’ Special Easter Events.

Paper-milling company fined after employee’s head was trapped in a machine

16 March 2020

A paper-milling company was fined after an employee had to have his face reconstructed after his head got trapped in a gap in a paper press machine.

Coronavirus: Advice for employers and employees

10 March 2020

Child fatally injured after being trapped between an unsecured power pole and fence

06 March 2020

A company has been fined after a child was fatally injured when he was trapped between an unsecured pole and a fence.

Modified podium steps caused worker to fall 2m

24 February 2020

A tower crane hire company has been fined after a worker fell two metres when the podium steps he was working on toppled over.

Is your farm machinery safety up to scratch?

21 February 2020

Carl Gryniewicz, managing director at Emprocom, leading Lincolnshire-based health and safety firm, explains that many injuries related to farm machinery can be avoided with sound procedures in place, and some farm workers may not be aware of the forces involved.