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Fatal and serious harm continues to occur when patients fall from hoists or slings during transfers and repositioning. A review of recent incidents with a fatal outcome and wider surveillance data shows an average of two deaths per year since...
Supporting information to accompany the National Patient Safety Alert on patient hoists and slings NatPSA/2026/005/MHRA.
Product Safety Report for Vevor Manual Gear Chain Hoist presenting a serious risk of injuries.
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.
Lays-offs and short-time working - pay, rights, temporary lay-off, redundancy, taking on extra work, claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, short-time regulations and payments
Product Safety Report for Xmoonant Electric Hoist SLQ-1 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
How to declare goods that are short shipped on import at temporary storage locations.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Mrs L Crane MCIEH ON 21 February 2024
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