In this article Andy Pulley, team leader & product specialist with Atlas Copco Compressors examines the historic issues of noise emissions in factories related to air compressor operation and its effect on workers and productivity. He explains how today’s need for compliance with health and safety noise level regulations has influenced the development of innovative technology to produce a new generation of quiet compressors.

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Although there is now greater awareness around safety precautions and PPE in the workplace than in the past, when you hear stories like the one below the importance of wearing the correct head protection hits home, says the BSIF.

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Roger Highton, product line manager at Eaton for MTL Process Connectivity Products, provides some insights into designing for functional safety in hazardous applications.

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Building on his last article, which covered 'three main sources of unexpected events', here SafeStart CEO Larry Wilson looks at risk assessment from a new perspective

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A new survey by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and Close Brothers Asset Finance, has found that manufacturing and engineering firms are doing more than any other sector to raise awareness of mental health issues among their employees. James Selka DL, CEO, Manufacturing Technologies Association explains more.

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Following from the previous article in Larry Wilson's Paradigm Shifts series, here the SafeStart CEO explores what lies behind hazardous events

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George Elliott, senior application engineer for the Personal Safety Division at 3M speaks to us about how facial hair is affecting respiratory protection for construction workers and what is on offer for employers to address the issue

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With the Health and Safety Executive estimating that 170,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work, Nigel Thompson, sales manager Gas Power Solutions at Finning UK & Ireland (Finning), highlights the importance of reducing generator noise.

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With the cost of poor mental health in the workplace ranging between £33-42bn each year, businesses need to get better at spotting and supporting mental wellbeing concerns. Indicators of poor mental health can be physical, psychological or behavioural and so a starting point is to understand some of the most common warning signs of poor mental health, explains Towergate Health & Protection.

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As the warmer months come to an end, and the colder and darker months begin to draw in, protecting workers from the elements of the winter weather becomes a priority. However, it’s important that this protection from the harsh winter does not compromise on protection against Arc Flash - a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion.

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During the winter months when shorter days mean reduced visibility the dependence on high visibility workwear to identify employees increases. High visibility clothing is a key part of the workforce PPE and millions of pounds is spent on it every year within the UK, but not all high visibility clothing is created equal, explains the BSIF.

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New research points to a step change in emergency treatment of water jet injuries. David Kennedy, director of the Water Jetting Association, explains more

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Georgina Bisby meets Joshua Poolton, sales manager robotics & automation products at Comau to find out more about the company’s investment in exoskeletons and their HUMANufacturing vision

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We are used to seeing industrial robots working behind fences and guards, but what happens when robots leave their cages to work more closely with humans? Will they be safe? Are they subject to the same safety standards as their bigger brothers asks Dr Martin Kidman.

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While optimising the opportunities offered by Industry 4.0’s digital transition is a must, reducing the risks involved in the increased interconnectivity of this ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ is imperative. Advanced sensors are already finding their way into modern manufacturing lines, facilitating informed decision-making. But this is just the beginning. Further innovations will unlock the full potential of smart component technologies, says Paul Taylor, Head of Industrial Products (UK) at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation.

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Properly maintained lifting gear is one of the vital links with the supply chain so it's essential not to overlook lift maintenance, says Roger Bates of lift manufacturer Hymo.

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More than 4,000 people a year in the UK suffer major injuries from falls while working at height and it is a major cause of workplace death. While the majority of these incidents occur in construction, other sectors of employment are also affected. Most of the major injuries are associated with falls of less than two metres. 

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Denis Hogan, performance and special projects manager at the Lifting equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), runs through the roles and responsibilities for ensuring the continued safety of in-service lifting equipment.

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In most laboratories and industries, the use of hazardous and combustible materials is part of the regular routine and is unavoidable. On a daily basis the improper storage of such materials puts people, the environment and property in danger.

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Simon Hodge, consultancy group manager at Bureau Veritas explains what companies can expect in light of the HSE's recent action to increase awareness of the hazards posed by welding fume.

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Fibreglass access ladders are manufactured using fibreglass pultruded profiles, which offer lightweight, chemical resistance, easily installed solutions to vertical access

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Each of your assets tells its story. True maintenance means listening to those stories. Recognising critical signals and giving the right response.

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This course provides a practical summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues identifying individual responsibilities for looking after yourself and others.

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Diversified technology company 3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its best-selling E-A-R brand Classic Hearing Protector with a new educational microsite, Discovery Kits, and free prize draw.

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Reach heights between 10.00m - 43.15m

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The IOSH Managing Safely 4 day course is designed for those required to manage safely & effectively in compliance with both their organisation's policy and best practice in health & safety. Highly successful and practical, IOSH courses are delivered to an average of 60,000 people every year. Courses are delivered both as a four day block and also as one day per week for four weeks.

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Providing information and communicating with staff and colleagues in the workplace is essential, particularly when hazards, incidents or near-misses occur which may impact on others. An effective, low-cost solution to ‘getting the message across’ is the Near Miss / Incident Reporting System available from T Cards Direct which is an easy way to manage and document health and safety issues.

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The Nord-Lock wheel nut safely secures wheels on on-road and off-road heavy vehicles by maintaining high clamping force even under extreme operating conditions.

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The Evac+Chair 600H incorporates 2 carrying handles that allows for a two person operation in locations with difficult access, including upwards evacuation.

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Reach heights between 7.80m - 33.70m

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Managing machinery and equipment which has been isolated for maintenance or for any other reason is essential, as is the need to communicate the status of the ‘lock-out’ and ‘shutdown’ to others in the workplace. This is often a requirement for in-house safety and maintenance procedures so any device which helps the communication process would be beneficial.

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The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is a globally recognised health & safety qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and world-wide.

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CMAX+ The transportation of bariatric persons up and down stairs is often a great challenge.

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Reach heights 3.60m - 5.10m

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Anywhere, anytime, flexible learning

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