12 Feb 2014

Safety Alert - Fatal Incident Involving Guillotine Blade

On the 21st January 2014, 56 year old Alan Dinsdale, Director of Wickford-based screen printer A&S Print Services, died in the workplace, after an incident occurred during a Guillotine blade handling task. 

On the 21st January 2014, 56 year old Alan Dinsdale, Director of Wickford-based screen printer A&S Print Services, died in the workplace, after an incident occurred during a Guillotine blade handling task. 

The BPIF strongly recommends that employers carry out a full review of their current Guillotine blade changing and handling practices.

Click here for BPIF Safety Alert.

Click here for HSE guidance.