An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed that a company failed to implement adequate safety measures for employees cleaning a machine, putting them at risk. The HSE found that the training and supervision provided were insufficient, and workers lacked proper information on safe cleaning practices. Emma Preston, an HSE inspector, emphasized that machinery accidents during maintenance are common and stressed the importance of proper isolation and lock-off procedures to prevent such incidents.
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