Health, Safety and Welfare
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Hearing protection: Reclassified under EU law

Hazardous noise is one of the commonest risks in the workplace, affecting about 30% of workers. It can lead to permanent hearing impairment over time, yet damage to hearing is easily and completely preventable by reducing the risk at source, and/or providing correctly-fitted protective equipment. uvex considers the issue and explains how hearing protection has been reclassified under EU law

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Buying PPE? Selection matters

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is the trade association for all organisations involved in the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety related products and services. Here, the Federation explains the benefits of its Registered Safety Supplier Scheme

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New safety light grids for the food industry

The Schmersal Group has developed a new product line for safety light grids and curtains. The new product line – SLC/SLG 440 IP69K – is said to be resistant to all daily cleaning processes prevalent in hygiene-sensitive sectors, such as the food industry, pharmaceuticals and meat and milk processing. 

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Breathe easy with breathalysers

UK businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure staff are not over the alcohol limit while at work. To support this, Arco wants to encourage the use of breathalysers in the workplace this festive season.

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Outdoor collection

HAIX, the high-tech shoe manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new CrossNature collection, a wide selection of hiking, trekking and hunting shoes for work and leisure.

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Maximising noise awareness

Communicating noise safety messages across warehouses, shop floors, factories and large construction sites can be a challenge. Pulsar Instruments offers a solution with its XXL (650mm square) noise-activated warning sign.

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Safe access to fenceless robots

SICK has introduced a simple to implement and regulatory-compliant safety protection system – SICK Safe Robotics Area Protection – enabling unrestricted safe access to fenceless robots. 

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