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Thanks for all the comments. FYI we've got a note from the Dr confirming the boot is to treat the old fracture - so that'll be useful information to keep on file!

Best wishes all
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Thanks folks - you've all confirmed my thoughts too.

I would document as an accident, get as much detail as possible regarding the "old" fracture and how it happened etc, and then not report to RIDDOR as the accident did not cause the fracture

Thanks for the sense check!
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Hi All, I'd like your thoughts on this situation - I only have limited information at the moment, so may not be able to add any further facts - so please base your thoughts on the following: "Employee is at work and climbs off a work vehicle. As he steps down he twists his ankle and has some pa...

If you PM me your email address I can send you the criteria for the elements I've been working on (as I've downloaded them)

Hi - I'm working on my IPD at the moment - after a pretty concerted effort for the last month, I've submitted 5 elements (3 have been passed, 2 are awaiting review) - and I'm working on my last two elements. I've been able to complete the first 5 pretty quickly as I'd been stockpiling evidence - but...

Good piece of case law for PUWER is Knowles v Liverpool City Council 1993 where a paving slab was deemed to be work equipment under PUWER regs

Download the HSE guidance book on hand arm vibration management from the HSE website (free to download and lots of good info)

Plenty of copies on amazon.co.uk probably other places available too! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Principles-Heal ... +Jim+Allen

Sure Alexis - no problem

Oh wow - this so made my Friday afternoon - bless her!

Not sure of the level of depth you're looking for - but have a look at this one

Or perhaps something like this http://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/fi ... ygiene.pdf

Thanks - I must admit I'd totally overlooked Arco (used them lots in the past) but assumed UK only.....shows you what assumption does!!