productEar defenders
The Peltor X ear defenders from 3M
are a new range of ear defenders
offering enhanced comfort and
protection. The range has been
awarded the red dot prize for
excellence in product design.
product
productSchool building contractors grateful for SanctuaryZone
AFI supplied its
SanctuaryZone antientrapment
device, together
with powered access units, to ensure
the safety of contractors erecting
steelwork for a new school under
construction in Basildon, Essex.
productTB launches telescopic ladder
TB Davies has
unveiled its latest
telescopic ladder,
which is fitted
with patented
TrueTeleTech
technology. The
company believes
it to be the only
telescopic ladder
in the world to
extend and lock by the rung.
productTesting systems
Building owners are being advised to
ensure their fall protection systems
on roofs are being properly tested
and inspected, as the compensation
culture means businesses who do not
address this are putting themselves at
great risk, says Eurosafe Solutions.
productSkySentry key
Nationwide Platforms provided
powered access equipment, training,
and safety solutions to support
Skanska, the main contractor, during
the £135m second phase of St
Bartholemew’s (Barts) Hospital in
central London.
productNew chapter
Tuff Spun anti-fatigue matting,
supplied by Plastic Extruders is
helping keep workers safe and
comfortable at The Good Book
Company in Epsom, where
warehouse staff were finding it
uncomfortable to stand for long
periods on the bare concrete floor.
productNew courses
Capital Safety Training UK
(formerly TAG) has achieved full
accreditation to deliver
a joint Renewable UK
‘Working at Height and
Rescue – Wind
Turbines’ and Global
Wind Organisation
Working at Heights
module.
productGiveaways galore
Visitors to the RRC stand can meet
the team and gain advice on all
matters related to HSE and training.
productPeace of mind from metal detectors
Plasmac, a manufacturer of
recycling extruders for the
plastics industry, especially
film producers, describes
fitting metal detectors to its
range of off-line extruders as:
“The best value insurance
against the risk of input
contamination damaging the
extruder SST screw and other
internal components.” The
in-line extruders face a very
small risk and do not usually
need metal protectors.
productUV water disinfection systems
As part of its environ –
mentally conscious approach
to brewing, Korea’s Hite
Brewery Company has
recently installed 25 Hanovia
UV water disinfection
systems at its Massan and
Gangwan plants. The UV
systems ensure water used in
the production processes
remains free from microbial
contamination, for a high
quality, pure final product.
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