Health, Safety and Welfare
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PPE: No room for doubt

Two years on from raising concerns that some safety footwear with EC type approval and CE marking is not fit for purpose, Arco has evidence of products that failed safety testing and which are still being sold. Neil Hewitt, divisional director quality and technical standards at Arco, discusses the need for employers to be vigilant when purchasing PPE

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Risk assessment infographic

A new infographic produced within the framework of the Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) project is now available in English. The ‘Risk assessment with OiRA in 4 steps’ visual provides an eye-catching description of the 4 steps of the risk assessment process – from preparation, through the identification and evaluation of risks, to setting up an action plan and reporting.

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Keeping pace with technological change

The connected world of Industry 4.0’s smart factories adds a new dimension of complexity in terms of machinery safety challenges, as adaptive and dynamically configurable machines and machine modules allow unique combination of machines for higher efficiency and productivity on the shop floor. Paul Taylor, manager for Machinery Safety at TÜV SÜD Product Service, a global product testing and certification organisation, explains more

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Malthouse toasts a better approach to worker safety

Malteurop, a major producer of malted barley used in brewing, wanted to ensure its workforce was fully protected when undertaking the daily cleaning regime necessary to keep its malting floors and vats free of bacterial contaminants and blockages. The company turned to DuPont Protection Solutions to provide PPE and training support

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Slimline switches

Fortress Interlocks has brought out two new slimline modules for its amGardpro range of interlock safety gate switches: a slimline solenoid switch body and a slimline option pod body.

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Arc-rated foul weather protection

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) keeps the power on for millions of homes and businesses across England and Scotland, including on remote Scottish islands. Engineers work in tough outdoor conditions and are available 24/7, 365 days/year. Appropriate PPE is essential. SSEN saw positive results when its engineers tested lightweight waterproof jackets and salopettes featuring GORE-TEX fabrics

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Safe isolation kits

The new VIPDLOKPRO kits from Martindale Electric are designed to include everything you need for safe isolation.

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Keep feet warm & dry

Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety shoes and boots Incorporate some of the most advanced technical features in safety shoe design for the winter months.

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