productJSP has launched the Springfit fold flat disposable mask with an endoskeleton structure which is said to guarantee each mask keeps its shape, increasing performance and maintaining rigidity. This integrated spring feature allows facial movement ensuring the mask offers a secure face fit and seal during speech or movement of the jaw.
productAt Automatica 2018, the Schmersal Group presented safety light grids and safety light curtains from the product series SLC/SLG 445 which, due to their integrated multiple scan function, are suitable for demanding environmental conditions, in particular also for welding robots.
productSATRA Technology Europe has been designated by the Irish government as a Notified Body for Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Personal Protective Equipment and now appears on the European Commission’s website for New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations (NANDO)
productThe Schmersal Group is extending its range of control panels with the new BDF 200-SD model. This product variant now has a built-in SD interface and is fitted with an Emergency Stop function with electronic OSSD outputs. It can be fitted with up to three operational command and alarm devices, such as illuminated push-buttons, illuminated alarms, selector switches and key switches.
productIn 2017, WHC’s ACKPad, was one of the FLTA’s “Pick of the Year” products in both the Safety and Innovation categories of its prestigious Annual Awards for Excellence.
productMinister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD has visited New Boliden Tara Mines (commonly known as Tara Mines) in Co. Meath, where he launched the new Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Mines) Regulations 2018.
productHSA estimates that its free online safety resource – BeSMART.ie – has saved Irish businesses between €37 million and €55 million in administrative costs since it was introduced in 2011.
productArco has launched its new range of cut protection safety gloves, providing workers with its most comprehensive hand protection range to date, meeting the revised EN 388:2016 standard whilst educating employers about the changes to cut level testing.
productCasella has supplied an online system to monitor roadside dust in Shanghai, China.
articleWhile all machines supplied in the European Economic Area must comply with the Machinery Directive and be safe, machinery safety is much broader than ensuring compliance with this directive, explains Paul Taylor, head of industrial products (UK) at TÜV SÜD Product Service, a global product testing and certification organisation
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