Thursday 18 July 2024
Venue: Westmorland suite, Crooklands Hotel, Crooklands. Kendal, LA7 7NW www.crooklands.com
Speaker: Tom Chaldecott, Machinery Safety & Compliance Consultant, Knox Thomas
Tom’s presentation covered the following topics:
- The importance of PUWER Reg 10, which mandates CE marking for all machinery.
- What machinery CE marking entails.
- Why using properly certified machinery is crucial for workforce safety.
He illustrated his presentation with case studies showing the potentially serious implications of using non-compliant machinery and he explained how compliance can help prevent workplace incidents and accidents so that members can ensure that their workplaces maintain high machinery safety standards and safe systems of work.
About Tom
Tom has a wide range of experience in helping organizations ensure the safety of their workers and compliance of product and machinery with relevant regulations. He is a Machinery Safety & Compliance Consultant, Knox Thomas who provide expert guidance and support to businesses in various industries, including manufacturing & production, product development, resale and distribution.
Tom is passionate about ensuring safe and responsible practices in the design of machinery and helping organizations navigate legal compliance issues. He works closely with clients to assess their specific needs and provide tailored solutions to help them achieve compliance and improve safety.
Prior to becoming involved in machinery compliance Tom was responsible for the engineering team and H&S practice within a technology company where he was part of senior leadership and recognised by Business Insider as one of the “100 People Transforming Business”.
Related UK Government and HSE web site links:
Equipment and machinery: Equipment and machinery – HSE
PUWER: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) – HSE
UKCA and CE marking: Buying new machinery – HSE
Refurbished and modified machinery: Refurbished and modified machinery – HSE