productEnhancing man-machine collaboration
ABB is embedding extended safety I/Os within its series of robot controllers to improve the flexibility, safety and reliability of collaboration between robots and people.
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productSolenoid interlock with RFID
The AZM201 solenoid interlock with door handle actuator is now available with built-in RFID technology.
productSporty safety shoe
Supertouch, PPE specialist, in partnership with Aimont, is now stocking Vigorex safety footwear, featuring BASF’s ‘Infinergy’ technology.
productHelmet illumination system
JSP’s Visilite lighting system for its EVO industrial safety helmets is a flexible, durable fibre optic lighting system that increases worker visibility without dazzling colleagues.
productNew hybrid adhesives
Loctite Universal Structural Bonders demonstrate how user and environmental safety can be achieved without compromising performance. These products owe many of their attributes to new hybrid technology that combines the qualities of many adhesive technologies to achieve bond strength, fast fixture speed and durability.
productAuto-darkening helmet
New from welding inverter manufacturer, Jasic, is an auto darkening HD welding/grinding helmet featuring ADF cartridge with advanced true colour technology.
productWorkwear range
Danish company, FE Engel manufactures workwear including the Galaxy range of clothing, where the emphasis is as much on style and fit as on being protective and hardwearing.
articleCounting the cost of work-related ill health
At the XXI World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, held in Singapore in September, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) together with the International Labour Organization presented new estimates of the cost of poor occupational safety and health (OSH). The findings reveal that worldwide work-related injury and illness result in the loss of 3.9% of GDP, at an annual cost of about €2680 billion.
productTough safety boot
uvex, together with safety footwear specialist Heckel, has introduced its durable, high-performance Macsole X MX 300 GT GORE-TEX safety boot. Designed for outdoor work in demanding conditions, the boot features advanced technical performance and comfort.
productVessel Inspection system reduces manned entry
The current generation of the INVIZ SNK Tank and Vessel inspection camera is designed to allow a detailed inspection of confined spaces without requiring manned entry. The system delivers 40x optical zoom and a further 10x digital zoom, ensuring that even very large tanks can be inspected without the need for scaffolding or to tie up resources for safety cover.
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