Is it too late to wish you all a Happy Christmas from the Thurra team..? As per our tradition, we save our Christmas party for January and celebrated ours on Friday, at The Flight Club in Manchester. Most of our team made it and a great time was had by all! #ChristmasParty

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new MD, Dave Harris, who has joined the team to head up the business and drive us forwards through our growth. He joins us with nearly 30 years of experience. On behalf of Thurra, a huge warm welcome to Dave. #MD #Engineering

Handy checklist from the HSE... 'Workplace transport checklist' A guide for employers to use as part of trying to reduce the risk from vehicles in the workplace. ow.ly/grNw50UAjuk #WorkplaceSafety #HSE #SafetyChecklist #TransportSafety #RiskManagement #WorkplaceTransport

Today is World Cancer Day. Something we can control in the workplace is the inhalation of silica dust (RCS). If you are exposed to this in the workplace, it is essential to follow HSE guidelines See the guidance here -> hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg463.… #WorldCancerDay #TogetherWeCan

Plant & Machinery Inspections for equipment owners. The Thurra way... Knowledgeable, committed, friendly, professional, responsive. Find out more here: thurra.co.uk/engineering-in… #PlantInspection #MachinerySafety #Compliance #EquipmentInspection #EngineeringInspections

Main Types of Goods Lifts Dumbwaiters. Trolley Service Lifts. Platform Goods lifts. Heavy load lifts. Goods Attendant lifts. Did you know that there is an emerging trend in residential and office buildings for bike lifts and bin lifts? #GoodsLifts #EngineerSurveyors

Inspections of power presses, press brakes and other PUWER inspections. Did you know that examinations are required periodically but the frequency depends on the use of the equipment and guarding? Visit our page here -> thurra.co.uk/services/power…

Common defects and legislation for forklift trucks and order pickers. Our team of experienced engineers assess and advise on the condition of the equipment and whether or not any remedial action is required. ow.ly/FF5c50Qvqv0 #ForkliftSafety #WarehouseEquipment

This forklift truck was under a maintenance contract, so the client was surprised when we identified that the load chain was over 3% elongated and required replacing immediately. The chain had been checked only 2 weeks previously. #engineeringinspections #forklifttruck

Engineer Sureyor We are open to applicants from anywhere in England (you will cover a geographical region based on your location). ⭐ Competitive pay ⭐ 33 Days Holiday (rising) ⭐ Company Vehicle (including personal use) Other benefits: ow.ly/1wzh50V9wpQ #EngineerSurveyor

Marketing Coordinator role. 3 days per week Rossendale Lovely offices, great location. ow.ly/fBNf50V9xcG #MarketingJobs #RossendaleJobs #EastLancashire #NorthManchester #PartTimeJobs #MarketingCoordinator #JobOpportunity

Our new site is even more comprehensive in helping you find the information you need to keep safe and compliant. thurra.co.uk #Engineering #SafetyCompliance #PlantSafety #IndustrialSafety #EquipmentMaintenance #EngineeringInspections

Manufacturing... Air receivers, dock levellers & tailboard lifts, forklift trucks & order pickers, lifting tackle & MEWPs, overhead cranes, lorry mounted cranes. Make sure your inspections are up to date. ow.ly/SKna50V7NYp #ManufacturingSafety #EquipmentInspection

Detailed advice on the planning, organising and undertaking of lifting operations is provided in the LOLER Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. ow.ly/yLwA50V9fGv #LOLER #LiftingOperations

We will be here at Live Transition and Interview Show Tuesday 1st April 25 Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester Come and say hello 👋 ow.ly/mS6J50VoeXh #LiveTransitionShow #CareerOpportunities #ServiceLeavers #MilitaryMind #ExForces #BlueLightProfessionals

If pressure equipment fails in use, it can seriously injure or kill people nearby and cause serious damage to property. See the Brief Guide to PSSR Safety. ow.ly/RarT50V9fWz #PressureSafety #WorkplaceSafety #IndustrialSafety #PSSR #EquipmentSafety #EngineeringInspections

Near miss reporting A Near-Miss book will allow you to understand wider risks of near misses to build a more informed Risk Management Programme. The HSE is now offering 20% discount on their Near-Miss book, by visiting here: ow.ly/mPnq50Nysh4 #RIDDOR #accidentreporting

Company hit with £4K wood dust exposure fine: 👉 Workers not being provided with suitable protective equipment 👉 Inadequate local exhaust ventilation and a failure to have its LEV examined and tested #RespiratoryProtection #EngineeringInspections #WoodDust

Missing bolts on an overhead crane. Serious risks include: 1 Structural Failure 2 Load Drop 3 Unstable Operation 4 Increased Stress on Other Components 5 Electrical and Mechanical Hazards 6 Safety Violations, Serious Injury & Legal Liability #CraneSafety #InspectionServices

A Lifting table. The lift piston retention pin is not secured and is starting to work out of the mounting. Consequences: 1 Sudden Load Drop 2 Unstable Movement 3 Increased Wear & Tear 4 Hydraulic Failure & Leaks 5 Legal & Safety Violations #LiftingEquipment #LOLER #PUWER