Paper packaging manufacturer fined £400,000 after man suffers life changing injuries
Why It Matters for ITAD
This incident underscores that heavy machinery and industrial equipment handling is a core part of ITAD and recycling operations, where similar risks exist. It highlights that regulatory bodies are imposing severe financial penalties for health and safety failures, which directly impact operational costs and business viability. For ITADs, this is a stark reminder that workplace safety protocols for moving, de-installing, and processing heavy IT assets (like servers, printers, and industrial shredders) are not just ethical but a critical financial and legal imperative.
A paper packaging manufacturer has been fined £433,333 after an employee suffered life-changing injuries when a 4.5-tonne machine fell on him. The post Paper packaging manufacturer fined £400,000 after man suffers life changing injuries appeared first on Circular Online.
Key Takeaways
- • Health & Safety (H&S) compliance is a major financial risk, with fines potentially exceeding £400k for serious incidents.
- • Rigorous risk assessments and safe systems of work for moving/de-installing heavy equipment are non-negotiable.
- • The incident occurred in a 'circular' industry (packaging), showing that recycling/ITAD sectors are under equal scrutiny.
