Technical Summary
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a six-figure fine to GMK Limited after a worker suffered burns while disposing of pyrotechnic waste without adequate risk assessment or suitable PPE. This enforcement action highlights the critical legal requirement for duty holders to conduct proper risk assessments and provide appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials on site.
Original Reporting Excerpt
Woman suffered burns to hands, face and legs when disposing of pyrotechnic waste at site in Lincolnshire GMK Limited had not risk assessed the work or provided her with suitable PPE HSE investigation also found company was in breach of its explosive licence One of the country’s leading distributors of firearms for sports shooting and […]
Source: HSE Press
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