articleThe importance of visual inspection
A formal visual inspection of electrical equipment by a trained person forms a key part of equipment maintenance, as Jim Wallace of Seaward explains
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productBOHS marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week – 1-7th April 2014
BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, is marking this year’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week, from 1st to 7th April 2014, by highlighting the vital role of standards and competency in controlling exposure to asbestos, as well as promoting awareness during the Week with an offer of free access to a number of highly influential asbestos-focused research papers.
productTransatlantic alliance
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, US, have signed an agreement paving the way for a suite of new process safety products and services.
articleGuidance overhauled to help those who work at height
More than a million British businesses and 10 million workers are estimated to carry out jobs involving some form of work at height every year, and falls are one of the biggest causes of death and serious injury at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently overhauled its guidance for such activity, setting out in simple terms what to do and what not to do – and debunking common myths that can confuse and mislead employers
productDesk designed with health in mind
In an effort to create health-conscious working environments Steelcase has launched Ology, the first Steelcase product to be manufactured with the option of antimicrobial components that inhibit the growth of micro-organisms and prevent the spreading of harmful bacteria.
productBest distibutor award
Arco has been named ‘Best Distributor’ at this year’s Professional Clothing Awards in recognition of its successful partnership with GORE in the launch of its new GORE-TEX Heat & Flame Garments with GORE PYRAD Fabric Technology.
productTop loading tanker access
AJAX Safe Access has been busy manufacturing a number of Righthite Step Units for top loading tanker access with bespoke cage designs that are significantly larger than the standard AJAX safety cage.
productPeace of mind on noise issues
Designed to give total peace of mind to clients, AuditStore software from Cirrus Research has been developed to ensure that all noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy.
productElectrical testing
Martindale Electric has introduced two new electrical testers – the ET5 and ET4 – for convenient, accurate AC and DC current, voltage and electrical continuity testing.
articleWork together to tackle stress
In its latest two-year, Europe-wide campaign the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) is calling on employers and employees to work together to tackle workplace stress
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