No part of an industrial plant takes more punishment than its floor, yet it is often overlooked from a hygiene perspective explains James Taylor, marketing director EMEIA.

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With 13,000 fatalities every year linked to past exposure to dangerous substances at work, primarily chemicals or dust, the correct management of hazardous substances whilst at work is vital. However, according to a recent survey, commissioned by the UK’s leading technology-enabled risk management company, Alcumus, 54% of UK companies reported only having ‘some level of awareness’ of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). 

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Graeme Shaw, technical application and academy manager at Zumtobel Group explains that many of today's manufacturers are switching to Light as a Service (LaaS)

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Nick Cox of sara LBS believes warehouse and factory operators who want to combine high levels of insulation with speed and reliability should consider insulated roller shutter doors which, he says, are becoming the technology of choice. Here, he explores the latest technologies and explains why he believes they are steadily superseding more traditional solutions

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Of all an organisation’s facilities, washrooms present the greatest challenge to balance health, safety and hygiene issues. One constant problem is juggling the need to create a pleasant ambiance that staff will want to use with constant traffic and user negligence and abuse. Nikki Phillips, divisional manager (Waste & Washroom) AM Services Group, offers a few tips on achieving a healthy washroom 

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Alwyn Howie of Siemens Building Technologies UK examines how manufacturing is being transformed by digitalisation, machine-to-machine communication, and the increasing use of data to improve the protection of processes and products.  

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It is likely that there will always be some people who will seek unauthorised access to control systems. Therefore, manufacturers and control engineers must build security measures into their products and systems and recognise that these are surmountable hurdles rather than impregnable barriers and, as such, must be constantly renewed and redeveloped. Chris Evans at Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Automation Systems Division explains more

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Here, Airedale International Air Conditioning suggests five checks to perform to ensure that the chiller you are puchasing is Ecodesign compliant 

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With today's tendency for buildings to be built taller, there is an increased need for personnel to work at height in order to maintain the fabric of the building. Given the increased complexity of these structures, access machinery is increasingly being used to provide safe access to the exterior of the buildings for maintenance purposes. Specialist Access Engineering & Maintenance Association (SAEMA) comments

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Powered access equipment is typically a safe and productive way of working at height. However, you need to keep your access platforms in peak condition in order to optimise safety and efficiency benefits to your business. Kevin Shadbolt, operations director of UK powered access specialist IAPS Group, outlines best practice in service and maintenance

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Boilerhouse managers and operators are constantly battling with rising energy prices. With pressure to remain competitive and reduce costs, the search to combat energy consumption is top of the wish list. Chris Coleman, boilerhouse national specialist at Spirax Sarco, argues that truly efficient condensate recovery can boost productivity and improve regulation, at a much lower cost to steam users than we might imagine

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Connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence look set to transform real-time management of hazardous environments, as Glyn Jones, Group CEO, Trolex explains

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Chris Horsley, managing director of Babcock Wanson explains the efficiency improvements and energy savings that are achievable by using thermal fluid heating systems with integral economisers, and questions why more companies aren't reaping the benefits of this proven technology

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High-level cleaning doesn’t have to be expensive, disruptive or neglected, says James White of Denis Rawlins. Here, he outlines an alternative method that puts simple, proven technology in the hands of the routine cleaning team

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Helen McHugh, head of new product research at ebm-papst, explores the core benefits achievable through upgrading only the fan component of an HVAC system to EC (Electronically Commutated) Technology

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Energy costs have rocketed in recent years, so business owners and managers are keen to cut avoidable heat losses. Nick Cox, area sales manager for sara LBS (Loading Bay Specialists), explains how industrial doors are continuing to help save energy and boost productivity for warehouses and distribution centres 

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Effective humidity control is a necessity for all work environments and is particularly important in many industrial environments, says John Barker of Humidity Solutions

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Modern manufacturing facilities present specific cleaning challenges. In addition, standards have to be maintained and costs reduced. John Brill, sales director for Nilfisk comments

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The benefits of an effective cleaning process with appropriate products go far beyond the obvious and it is vital that senior management are engaged in the process. Many different areas of the business can benefit – from client relationships and employee satisfaction to the bottom line, as Anders Hellqvist, assortment manager Wiping & Cleaning, Tork, explains

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Putting in place an effective Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management plan has become a central priority for any facility involved in the production, processing or storage of food and beverage produce. Kevin Potter, Flowcrete UK’s managing director, explains what this means for floors

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Parker domnick hunter offer a range of high efficiency coalescing compressed air filters for the removal of water and oil aerosols, solid particulates and micro-organisms, and dust filters for the removal of dry particulate and micro-organisms from industrial compressed air systems.

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A compact high efficiency electric steam boiler, designed for applications with small steam demands, such as laboratories, clothing industries, or food processing.

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Available in a wide selection of lumen outputs, colour options and beam angles, the best-selling LUMiLife GU10 range offers premium light quality and coverage – while operating at a lower power consumption than traditional spotlights – for maximum long-term savings.

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The service apertures for lift riser floors can be cut out on site using a cordless Jigsaw.

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Reach heights between 7.80m - 33.70m

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At BID Group we believe in providing products that are manufactured to the highest quality.

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Manual & pneumatic for top loading tanker access

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Insulated Roller Shutters are purpose made for industrial and commercial usage.

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Fulton’s FB range can be configured for gas, oil or dual-fuel installations and for either steam or hot water applications.

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Interior & Exterior Kerbing systems

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For industrial protection in any environment

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The key features of the Klimate door is the speed the doors open and close.

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The Verderflex® Peristaltic Cased Tube Pump range are ideal for benchtop, laboratory and process environments. Tube pumps are perfect for lower flow rates, are fully programmable, with the option of multiple heads. These types of pump provide accurate dosing and repeatability and are capable of handling viscous and chemically aggressive liquids as well as shear sensitive products.

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Drainage systems tailored to your requirements

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Designed to replace metal halide or SON lamps – and offering a whole host of money- and energy-saving benefits – LUMiLife low bays are ideal for industrial use, from warehouses to car parks.

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