Health, Safety and Welfare
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Safety instruments need high-performance sensors

Accurate, reliable measurements are key in order to rapidly detect risks to plant and workforces, and this is particularly true when it comes to handling Volatile Organic Compounds. ION Science takes a look at some of the main considerations when it comes to choosing the right VOC sensor technology

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Effective communication increases productivity on high-noise sites

Communicating effectively is essential to carrying out tasks safely and efficiently, however this can be difficult to achieve in a high-noise workplace.
Given this, selecting equipment which allows wearers to talk to each other and hear their surroundings while receiving adequate hearing protection is essential

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Monitoring occupational noise in food and drink manufacturing

IN THE ENVIRONMENT of the food and drink manufacturing industry, the well-being of employees should always be a top priority. One significant concern that often goes unnoticed is occupational noise which can have severe implications on the health and safety of workers. To mitigate this risk effectively and to ensure compliance to regulations, the implementation of occupational noise measurement equipment is crucial.

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Should regulations on standing be toughened?

Data shows that musculoskeletal disorders account for nearly half of all work-related ill health in the sector. Given this, is it time for more stringent laws on standing for employees in the manufacturing industry, asks Will Munro

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