Prepare for a high level emergency (1st January 2011)

Rescuing persons who have had an accident while working at height, or evacuating people in an emergency from high working places presents specific challenges.Miller by Sperian explains the problems and outlines a solution

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  Elite descender (1st January 2011)

Miller by Sperian has launched a new descender and lifting device, called SafEscape ELITE, that is said to operate reliably in the harshest conditions including wet weather and low temperatures. It also complies fully w

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  Comfort and protection (1st May 2010)

Howard Leight by Sperian has launched a push-in ear plug for occupational hearing protection. The new Pilot ear plug features a hybrid design that combines the performance and cost savings of the Quiet multiple-use ear

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  New approach to noise problems (1st March 2010)

When faced with a persistent problem in hearing conservation programs safety managers tend to use the same traditional measures as a solution. Here, Paul Barker of Sperian Protection suggests a new approach

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Preventing workplace hearing loss (28th January 2010)

Howard Leight by Sperian has introduced QuietDose, the only personal dosimeter that measures and records a worker’s actual in-ear exposure to noise over an entire work shift...

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  In-ear noise measurement (1st January 2010)

Howard Leight by Sperian has introduced QuietDose, which is claimed to be the only personal dosimeter that measures and records a worker's actual in-ear exposure to noise over an entire work shift.

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  Comfort for women at work (1st November 2009)

Timberland PRO has introduced a range of clothing to meet the needs of women working in harsh environments.

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  New goggles (1st September 2009)

New from Sperian Protection, DuraMaxx is a new generation of goggles, reported to combine innovation, comfort and performance.

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  Sounds like it's time for reality check (1st September 2009)

When specifying hearing protection many people give a great deal of credence to the SNR published on the packaging.David Leonard of Howard Leight by Sperian points out that there are weaknesses to the SNR system and advoc

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Real world attenuation measurement (31st July 2009)

New VeriPRO technology from Howard Leight by Sperian measures real-world attenuation of unmodified earplugs...

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  Earplug enhanced (1st November 2008)

Howard Leight by Sperian has technically enhanced its Bilsom 303 single-use earplug, increasing its level of personal comfort, fit and performance.

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  Non-metallic (1st September 2008)

The Bac'Run range of safety footwear from Sperian Protection is expanding with the introduction of 11 new models.

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  High level safety (1st September 2008)

Miller by Sperian, part of the Sperian Protection group, can now provide a complete fall protection solution from products through to training and equipment inspection.

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  Be seen to be safe (1st September 2008)

Howard Leight, a Sperian Protection brand that specialises in hearing protection equipment, has expanded its range of earmuffs by launching a new model - the Thunder T2HV Hi-Visibility.

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  Gloves get solvent-free coating (1st July 2008)

Sperian Protection has introduced two new gloves that combine protection with maximum freedom of movement.

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  Gloves get solvent-free coating (1st July 2008)

Sperian Protection has introduced two new gloves that combine protection with maximum freedom of movement.

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  Taking safety to the edge (1st July 2008)

Most standard fall arrest lanyards provide excellent protection when the lanyard hangs free during and after a fall. They are, however, much less satisfactory if the lanyard passes over a sharp edge. John Goacher of Spe

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  Corporate manslaughter act – the hands on benefit (1st March 2008)

The forthcoming Corporate Manslaughter Act has caused a great amount of panic with some interpreting the Act to mean that you have to publicise any health and safety breach, potentially on national television. Here Stuart

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  Combining expertise in a four-year agreement (1st January 2008)

The partnership between Sperian Protection and Timberland has been renewed with the signing of a 4- year licensing agreement for the Timberland PRO brand name in Europe.

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  Protects and motivates (1st January 2008)

Howard Leight by Sperian (formerly the brand Bilsom) has launched a new radio hearing protection earmuff – the Radio Hi- Visibility Earmuff. These new earmuffs combine two important factors – primarily worker safety but

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  Twin filters (1st July 2007)

Willson has introduced Optifit Twin, a full face respiratory mask with twin filters and a comfortable silicone face seal. Providing respiratory protection against a range of contaminants, depending on the filter type fi

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  Harnesses for extreme (1st March 2007)

New from Miller, the fall arrest brand from Bacou-Dalloz are two harnesses which address critical safety issues for those working at height in high-risk environments.

Both the Atex and the Kevlar harness have been designed w

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  Safety spectacles (1st November 2006)

Protégé is the latest innovation from safety spectacles brand, Pulsafe. Use of the latest design and materials technology provides an ultra-lightweight pair of safety spectacles that offer a flexible fit comfortable for long

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  Boots made for working (1st May 2006)

The high grip sole on Bacou's Silver Link range of safety footwear provides stability on any surface to avoid the most common foot and ankle injuries at work. Grip comes from its Triaxe Evolution sole, which is made up of three integrated areas: an i

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  Designed to harness safety and comfort (1st March 2006)

Described as a totally new concept in full body harness design, the Miller Revolution provides workers with fall protection that is convenient to adjust and ergonomically designed for a comfortable fit.

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  Five full body harnesses (1st January 2006)

Miller, part of Bacou-Dalloz, has introduced a new concept in full body harness design.

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  Eye on cost (1st November 2005)

Centrica Energy has specified Pulsafe safety spectacles from Bacou-Dalloz for its staff and the latest introduction - the XC prescription spectacle has proved successful during a pilot trial.

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  READY FOR NEW LEGISLATION (1st September 2005)

With the new EU Directive on noise protection expected in April 2006, hearing protection equipment in the workplace will be compulsory from acoustic levels of 85 decibels.

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  Fit-testing made simple (1st September 2005)

Willson, part of the Bacou-Dalloz group, now offers a comprehensive advice and support package to customers undertaking the fit testing process.

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  LATEST HEARING PROTECTORS (1st May 2005)

The latest additions to the Bacou- Dalloz Howard Leight ear protection range are the Matrix and Smart-Fit earplugs that address two key issues for wearers: optimum long-term comfort; and noise filtration that allows the wearer to hear

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  Safe welding (1st March 2005)

Optrel, part of Bacou Dalloz, has introduced two optoelectronic welding helmets. The Orion OSE and Helios helmets are comfortable and ensure high levels of protection for the wearer’s eyes.

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  Fall arrest product guide (1st January 2005)

The Miller range of fall arrest equipment is featured in a new product guide from Bacou-Dalloz.

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  Light shoe (1st November 2004)

The Bac’Run range of safety footwear from Bacou-Dalloz features built-in assymetrically shaped composite toecap that reduces the weight of the shoe and is said to create excellent balance, similar to that of non-safety footwear.

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  For single-use (1st November 2003)

Available from Bacou-Dalloz are single-use antistatic dust and splashproof coveralls from Mutexil. The coveralls offer protection from dry particulates and liquid spills and are said to have greater tear resistance, better vapour permeability, and mo

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