It has been reported that the Health and Safety Executive, the UK’s Health and Safety authority, is prosecuting film production company Foodles Production (UK) Ltd. Over an incident in which famous film star Harrison Ford was serious injured. 

Harrison Ford, 73, who reprised his role as one of the great leaders of the rebel alliance, and captain of the Millennium Falcon - Han Solo, in the Force Awakens, suffered a broken leg and other injuries when he was struck by a heavy hydraulic door on the set of the Millennium Falcon. The accident happened in June 2014, and resulted in Harrison Ford unable to work for almost 2 months, with production of the film forced to halt in order for the actor to recover. 

Foodles, a Disney subsidiary, is to be charged with four safety breaches on the Pinewood Studios Set. 

A HSE Spokesperson said: 

“By law, employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers – this is as true on a film set as a factory floor. We have investigated thoroughly and believe that we have sufficient evidence to bring the case to court.”

The HSE specifically accused Foodles Production of failing to minimise the risks to its actors and of failing to conduct sufficient assessment of the risk that may have been presented on the film set. They also allegedly failed to keep their employees away from dangerous machinery or to stop the movement of the machinery when employees had to approach.  

A spokesman for Foodles responded: "Cast and crew safety is always a top priority. We provided full cooperation during H.S.E.'s investigation into the on-set accident that occurred in June 2014 and are disappointed in H.S.E.'s decision."

Whether it is a factory, work site, or a film set it is essential that you are adhering to health and safety regulations to help minimise the risk of injuries or fatalities. It is vital that if you have employees working around dangerous machinery, that they are warned about the potential dangers that they are facing. Here at label Source, we supply a range of Mandatory Safety signs. Which offer a range of occupational health and safety signs, highlighting the correct use of industrial equipment, use of hand rails, lifting points, and reminders to switch off power supplies. 

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A few days ago the BBC reported that Berlin's innovative 'public fridges' were at risk of being closed, due to health and safety concerns. The fridges are indented to lower food waste and provide nourishment for the homeless, by allowing people to leave leftovers and unused food that would otherwise go to waste. While this sounds like a fantastic and progressive idea, there have been some concerns regarding health and safety which could cause the fridges to shut for good.

Local food safety authorities were not pleased by the hygiene standards of some of the fridges, stating that unpackaged and partially torn items were unhygienic, and suggesting that the fridges should be classed as food businesses. The organisers of course insisted that their fridges had never posed a health risk, angered by the suggestion that their project is putting public lives at risk. Fears that the fridges will have to close as a result of these comments has sparked an online petition, in which thousands have expressed their support for the scheme and its continuation.

While we are usually in support of any campaign which intends to improve awareness of food hygiene and public safety, it seems ridiculous to attack a scheme that not only prevents food waste, but also provides the needy with a nutritious portion of food. In many cases, it's likely that the most desperate members of this community would turn to even more unhygienic methods to retrieve food during their lowest points, so isn't it better to provide them with a service which is monitored than to leave them to their own devices?

Although we can't fault the inspectors for raising concerns, their efforts would be better spent in working with the program organisers as opposed to against them. This way, they could organise regular checks and tests of the fridges, and ensure that the proper food safety guidelines were being used and adhered to. If schemes like this are to continue and become more widespread, it's vital that health and safety professionals work alongside coordinators to make the programme both safe and successful.

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Over the 25 years that Label Source has been in operation we have built a reputation for providing top quality labels, signs and tags.  We have put a lot of effort into becoming one of the UK’s leading suppliers of identification products, including, metal tags, nameplates, and signs.

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During the mid 1970 – early 1980s the use of blue and brown asbestos was banned herein the UK, while the ban of using white asbestos happened much later in 1999. This means that there is an extremely high chance that buildings constructed before 2000 will contain asbestos, somewhere. This means that even today, 16 years after the ban, people, especially construction workers are at risk of exposure to this deadly material.

Before you start working on any building built or refurbished before the year 2000, you will need to ensure that there is no asbestos present. Before starting any work – of any kind you need to do the following:

Identify if asbestos is present.

The first step is to identify whether there is any asbestos present in the building. the people who are responsible for the maintenance of the building should have a detailed report about any areas of the building that contains asbestos, and what condition it is in. Failing this you can get the building professionally surveyed. By getting the samples of the material that you are going to be working on analysed, will not only tell you if they contain asbestos, but it will also inform you of what type of asbestos is present.  If you can’t get the samples analysed, then it is advised that you approach the work materials that you will be working with, with extreme caution and implement the appropriate precautions to safeguard yourself against any possible asbestos exposure.

Identify the type of asbestos, and its condition

It is important to understand what type of asbestos you are dealing with. The different types of asbestos all have different uses, for instance, Tremolite asbestos (brown) has heat resistant properties and was spun and woven into cloth, whereas Actinolite asbestos was often used as a light-weight insulation material.  Knowing the type of asbestos present, makes it easier to identify where it is being used and how to remove it.

Carry out a risk assessment

Carrying out a detailed risk assessment is crucial when you are planning dangerous work. Working with asbestos is no exception. When conducting your risk assessment, you need to clarify if it is possible to carry out the work that you are tasked with, without disturbing the asbestos.

If it impossible to carry out the work without disturbing the asbestos, you have to identify the people who will be at the most risk of exposure and implement the correct precautions to ensure their safety while to work is being carried out.

Hire Professionsals to Remove the Asbestos

 If you find that the building you are working on has asbestos, you will need to call in a specialist asbestos remover. These people are fully trained to the risks of asbestos exposure, and are experts at protecting themselves and other around them. Asbestos removal will need to be carried out by a contractor, who holds a license from the HSE.  

If you are managing a building which contains asbestos, it is vital that you clearly label the areas where the asbestos is found in the building. It is customary that you do this by implementing warning signs. If you have recently discovered asbestos, or need to replace your current asbestos warning signs in your workplace simply click here to view our truly comprehensive range of asbestos warning signs. 

We pride ourselves in providing a truely comprehensive range of warning signs and safety labels, however in the unlikely circumstance you can not find the sign you are looking for you can call us on 0800 3761 693 or email us at info@labelsource.co.uk and we will be more than happy to assist you. 

Label source have for many years specialised in delivery high quality labels to a number of industries, and the medical industry is no exception. Since we began trading in over 25 years ago, Label Source has since become one of the leading UK suppliers of medical labels.

In today’s fast paced medical environments, assets are often moved between different departments, even different hospitals. So it is vital that there is an effective asset management system in place to keep track of the whereabouts of all your assets.

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Waste segregation is key for waste management within the medical environment. Every clinic, hospital and pharmacy has to deal with “regulated medical waste”, waste that is often contaminated with Blood, infectious materials, and body fluids. This waste often contains highly infectious materials which could transmit infections if not disposed of correctly.

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According to workplace regulations, employers need to display where the first aid equipment or the first aid room is located. It is also good practise to have a sign advising you staff who their on-site first aider is.

First aid signs have the potential to save lives, whether it be at an event, in your workplace or at a venue, by indicating where medical equipment, or a medical personnel is located could save someone’s life in case of an emergency.

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