It is well known that moving machinery can cause injury in many ways e.g. entanglement of hair or clothing which can drag a person into the rotating or moving parts, work pieces or items being ejected or a person or their limbs being crushed punctured or stabbed. Good design, regular inspection and maintenance and authorised use all contribute to the reduction of risk.

As an employer you are responsible for ensuring that any machinery used by your employees meet the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER),