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Bakery worker 31.10.2005

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Bakery worker

A young bakery worker in a large supermarket lost the top of his finger after trying to remove dough stuck in a dough-making machine. A guard, which should have prevented him from putting his hands into the machine, had been removed. Investigators drew attention to a culture of carelessness at the bakery: there were training procedures, but these were not implemented adequately or effectively, putting the safety of staff at risk. A logbook, which was supposed to be completed following daily safety checks, had regular omissions.

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Director General of FIEC
"FIEC, together with its Social Partner EFBWW, has been promoting health and safety initiatives for many years. We are convinced that one of the most promising ways towards achieving a real improvement is through the implementation of appropriate health and safety training for youngsters entering our sector. This will increase the overall awareness of risks and the possibilities of avoiding them. Consequently, FIEC wholeheartedly supports the aims of the 2006 OSHA campaign."

Ulrich Paetzold, Director General of FIEC