Since Crescent Machinery was acquired by Group Rhodes in 2017, the company has been able to offer the latest 3D Autodesk Inventor CAD software, enabling customers to visualise exactly how their machine guarding would appear. This development has also resulted in Crescent Machinery securing a number of contract opportunities with government bodies, as well as major manufacturers in the private sector.
Steve Jackson, technical sales manager, explains: “In today’s manufacturing operations it is essential to ensure that all employees are protected and can operate in a safe and healthy working environment. We provide a complete service, ranging from an initial assessment of existing equipment, to designing and manufacturing guarding to ensure the company complies with PUWER legislation. This includes providing bespoke machine guarding solutions for equipment large and small.”
According to PUWER regulations, businesses must take effective measures to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery, thus minimising risks. This notion normally means that guarding needs to be in place which prevents a worker from being in contact with dangerous moving parts. Under PUWER regulations, the inspection of machinery should be carried out by a trained and competent person to ensure it is correctly installed and does not deteriorate.
Crescent Machinery’s assessment service means its specialists can identify hazards and items that can cause harm. The company provides risk-reduction solutions to ensure all types of machinery meet PUWER legislation with minimum impact on operational efficiency and productivity.
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act introduced in 2007 meant that, for the first time, organisations could be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of management failure, resulting in a gross breach of their duty of care. Businesses are therefore recognising how vitally important it is to protect their staff and reduce their own risk.
