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This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the importance of separating crew from fishing gear and how a lifejacket could have made the difference.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the critical safety considerations for single-handed fishing vessel skippers.
Check the tariff classification for anti-stress balls and anti-stress items.
A safety message to the fishing industry highlighting ways to assess and minimise risks when operating a vessel alone.
A safety message to the fishing industry issued after a fatal accident on a single-handed scallop dredger, highlighting areas to consider when minimising risk.
Safety message to the fishing industry about the need to regularly conduct risk assessments and adopt appropriate control measures.
Product Safety Report for rolling ball toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
Product Safety Report for magnetic ball construction kit presenting a risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which possessed an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Product Safety Report for Disco Ball Light sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Product recall for B&M My First Ball presenting a risk of choking as the tags on the ball detached causing damage to the seams, giving access to the inside of the toy which fits into a small parts cylinder.
Product safety report for Baztoy flying ball presenting a chemical risk and risk of injuries and choking due to the presence of easily accessible button batteries.
Product recall for 36pcs Magnetic Bar and Ball Construction Set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux.
Product recall for magnet bar and ball construction kit sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which are magnetic with an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Product recall for KBDFA 2022 New Flying Ball Airplane RC UFO RC Drone sold via AliExpress presenting a high risk of burns.
Product recall for Smyths Toys’ jumping ball toy presenting a chemical risk.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Product Safety Report for Magnet Store Ltd Neodymium Magnetic Balls 5mm presenting a high risk of choking.
Product Safety Report for Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls presenting a high risk of choking.
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