The HSE has issued a safety alert warning of the dangers involved when using top cutting machines to prepare trenches in roads without proper safety devices. This comes after a fatal incident in July, involving a worker who became entangled in the rotating drum of a top cutting machine.
The HSE wishes to raise awareness of the dangers and possible risks of becoming trapped in a top cutting machine by sending out a safety alert to the construction and utilities industries.
Helena Tinton, HSE Inspector says: "Most machines of this type require a deactivation device which automatically stops the machine when the operator leaves the drivers seat.
"Employers are legally required to ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state and to make sure all safety devices are in working order. Operators should also make sure that the power is disconnected and the machine has come to a standstill before carrying out any maintenance on the cutting wheel.
"We urge those in the construction and utilities industries to check the safety devices on their top cutting machines and to prevent similar incidents occurring."
The HSE is currently undertaking an investigation into the Incident with the Wiltshire police.
Click here to read the HSE's Safety Alert: Construction machinery - Access to cutting wheel of top cutting machines.
The HSE wishes to raise awareness of the dangers and possible risks of becoming trapped in a top cutting machine by sending out a safety alert to the construction and utilities industries.
Helena Tinton, HSE Inspector says: "Most machines of this type require a deactivation device which automatically stops the machine when the operator leaves the drivers seat.
"Employers are legally required to ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state and to make sure all safety devices are in working order. Operators should also make sure that the power is disconnected and the machine has come to a standstill before carrying out any maintenance on the cutting wheel.
"We urge those in the construction and utilities industries to check the safety devices on their top cutting machines and to prevent similar incidents occurring."
The HSE is currently undertaking an investigation into the Incident with the Wiltshire police.
Click here to read the HSE's Safety Alert: Construction machinery - Access to cutting wheel of top cutting machines.
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