Health, Safety and Welfare
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Arc flash: Three steps to managing risk

Arc flash incidents don’t just occur in high voltage power systems – they present a significant hazard in many industrial environments. Jeremy Gadd, managing director at GSE Systems, explains how such hazards can be managed

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Cobots and humans: Safely together

Although collaborative robots do not eliminate the need for workplace risk assessments, the increased adoption of peripheral safety devices is enabling robots and humans to work in close proximity of each other, eradicating the fear of interrupting production or worse, an accident. Andrew Armstrong, sales & marketing manager at FANUC UK, explains

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On track for hi-vis PPE

Ballyclare has been awarded a contract to supply Network Rail with a wide range of protective workwear, covering hi-vis waterproof, flame retardant and arc protection clothing. The contract highlights how Ballyclare designs and develops its products to suit the particular requirements of this sector.

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Fire & rescue garments

The new Xenon range from Ballyclare offers a comprehensive collection of multi-layered and multi-purpose firefighter clothing.

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Expanded safety range

In order to address the most recent health and safety legislation and standards, RS regularly updates the PPE section of its website to ensure that customers can more readily access the latest in PPE and site-safety technology.

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Cut with care this Christmas

As Christmas draws closer, Arco is encouraging businesses to follow best practice when it comes to safety knives and blade changing. At a time when businesses recruit young and temporary staff to tackle the bustle of festive activity, employers need to ensure untrained workers are safe when using sharp instruments. 

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Portable methane detector

The next generation of Crowcon’s Laser Methane mini (LMm) gas detector combines full ATEX approval with a green laser guide-light for improved visibility across a range of conditions, including in strong sunlight.

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