productAs Ireland’s construction boom sees over 7000 new jobs created to deliver €11bn of planned construction projects this year, Irish safety expert Arco is urging outdoor workers to ‘slap on the sun cream’ to help combat the risk of skin cancer.
productGloucestershire-based supplier of specialist artificial snow making equipment, Snow Business has turned to the advanced Seaward Apollo 600 portable appliance tester to ensure specialist electrical equipment used to create spectacular visual backdrops remains safe to operate.
productFlat Out is the name of U-Power’s new non-slip, sporty safety footwear range. Inspired by Italian rally driving wear, this comfortable new collection comes in a variety of colours and styles, features high quality materials and an array of up-do-date safety technologies.
articleEN ISO 14120 (Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards), a new common global standard for fixed and movable guards, is going through the approval process in the European Commission. Neil Dyson, business line manager for Machinery Safety at TÜV SÜD Product Service, explains the implications
productNew from Sick UK, the V300 infra-red vision camera offers a convenient and reliable Type 3 alternative to a safety guard light curtain in production and warehouse environments.
productThe new Brady Workstation enables users to create safety signs, CLP labels, pipe markers and Lockout/Tagout procedure visualisations in just a few clicks. It is a freely downloadable app environment with a friendly user interface that places all safety identification design at your fingertips.
newsHearing damage from noise at work remains a major issue. According to HSE, more than two million people are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful (Controlling Noise at Work – Guidance on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005).
productThe Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has recognised a new and welcome trend among leading businesses. It says that well-known organisations, such as Nestle and Arco, are viewing safety and health way beyond compliance with legislation and as a genuine investment that offers a sustainable business advantage.
articleProduct testing is the fundamental issue of concern when it comes to fall protection, and meeting standards is the central matter that must be considered. Jonathan Seymour, Latchways Head of Sales (UK and Ireland) explains the latest test methods and looks at why it’s so important to demand the continuous raising of standards
productU-Power’s 2015 catalogue features the company’s Italian-designed work-to-leisure safety clothing and footwear.
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