articleIn September 2014, the European Commission was due to give final approval for a new common global standard for fixed and movable guards. EN ISO 14120 (Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards) will replace EN 953. Paul Laidler, business director for machinery safety at TÜV SÜD Product Service, explains
productKee Safety, supplier of roof top and ground based guardrail, is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its Kee Klamp fitting.
productAvailable from Safety Toes Europe, the Slipp-R is a robust steel-toe overshoe for temporary toe protection. Made of rubber, its all-flat design accommodates most heel types and it has been tested to provide greater than minimum slip resistance.
productQHSE software company Airsweb, has released its Permit to Work modular software solution to the market, following a successful pilot with glass manufacturer NGF Europe.
productCOBA Europe manufactures and supplies one of the largest ranges of industrial safety matting. Products include both anti-slip and anti-fatigue options, as well as GRP sheets for factory floors and walkways, and GRP stair treads and nosing.
productThorite has published a guide to its products and services to help ensure efficiency and safety when using compressed air in the workplace.
productThe HSE estimates slips and trips in the workplace cost UK employers £512 million per year, yet the simple act of implementing an effective cleaning regime can drastically reduce the risks, helping to protect both employees and the business.
productPU Antislip from German floor care company Dr. Schutz, is a sealer that offers long term protection and slip-prevention to comply with current European legislation.
productWeighing in at just 16g, JSP’s new Stealth spectacle is claimed to be the world’s lightest safety eyewear.
productAs part of its ‘total solution’ in Personal Protective Equipment 3M is enhancing its product offering by launching the 3M Protective Coverall 4532+.
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