Health, Safety and Welfare
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Wood floor grinding extraction

Dust extraction specialist, Dustcontrol, has introduced a new dust extraction range for wood floor grinding, which covers two models, the DC F60, and the DC 1800 eco XL.

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Racking tag

Designed for use in warehouse environments, the Racking Tag from Spectrum Industrial is a holder and inserts system for recording inspection and safety data on safety critical equipment such as racking, while also providing visually impactive warning information for potential users.

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Accreditation evolves

Following the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) 2012 decision to step back from the day-to-day management of the accrediting bodies in workplace transport training, the Accrediting Bodies Association Workplace Transport 2012 (ABA) was conceived to improve standards and bring clarity to accreditation.

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Free machinery safety USB stick

Visitors to the Procter Machine Guarding stand at MACH can request a free USB memory stick containing the latest versions of the company’s popular machinery safety guides, white papers and software tools, as well as examples of high-quality machine guarding.

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Driving down noise issues

Noise measuring equipment from Cirrus Research has helped Ilmor Engineering manage the workforce’s noise exposure and to implement appropriate hearing protection.

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Survey shows confusion

A new survey has revealed the lengths some small firms mistakenly go to trying to comply with health and safety. One business completed a risk assessment for using a tape measure and another introduced written guidelines for walking up stairs.

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Tepid water solutions

If the water temperature of an emergency safety shower is too hot or too cold, casualties are unlikely to remain under it for the minimum 15min recommended for effective decontamination. The internationally recognised ANSI 358.1 2009 standard specifies a temperature between 16 and 38ºC.

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Practical work gloves

The aim at Snickers Workwear is to develop the most effective and practical range of work gloves available today. The company’s new full colour 2014 Catalogue covers products to satisfy almost every conceivable working need on site.

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FR bump cap

Following the success of its First Base 3 range of bump caps, Scott Safety is extending the range to include the flame retardant First Base 3 FR Bump Cap – offering protection against burn and bump injuries to the head.

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