Leading voices in motor vehicle repair have recently teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to warn others within the industry of the dangers of working under vehicles without the proper equipment.

Figures recorded by the HSE in the five years up to March 2022 show that 13 workers in the motor vehicle repair industry were killed when work took place under a vehicle that wasn’t properly supported by the correct equipment. Since April 2022, HSE has become aware of another four cases of workers being crushed to death by an incorrectly supported vehicle.

The annual death rate in the motor vehicle repair industry is 1.62 deaths per 100,000 workers – around four times the average rate across all industries! In total, 21 workers in the motor vehicle repair industry have been killed in the last five years – 13 of which were caused by work under a poorly supported vehicle.

This really does put things in perspective of how dangerous a task inspecting the underside of a vehicle can be without the proper protection in place. It also highlights the importance of ensuring your equipment is regularly maintained and serviced to ensure that it’s fit for purpose. By working with a reputable garage equipment company that can provide regular maintenance inspections of your equipment, you can rest assured that your equipment is calibrated correctly to ensure its working to its fullest potential, and most importantly that your technicians are safe when operating the equipment inside your workshop.

Health and Safety is of the utmost importance and Bullworthy have invested heavily in the most up to date equipment as well as safety and danger awareness training. Using a leading UK H & S company and employing relevant standards described nationally and by the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), of which we have been active long-term members, Bullworthy has remained at the forefront of good practice.

So, make sure you don’t become another statistic and ensure your equipment is safe for use. Want to find out how we our service team can help you achieve this? Get in touch with us today by calling (01295) 768373 and select option 2 at the menu. Or alternatively, you can email them at service@bullworthy.co.uk.