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Non-contact safety guards

MACHINE UPTIME and plant efficiency is critical within modern production facilities, with manufacturers consistently seeking improvements where possible. In recent times light curtains have become a reliable method for process and personnel protection and offer greater flexibility such as allowing easier operator access for semi-automated procedures at the same time reducing the likelihood of strains caused by repetitive work, e.g. opening and closing a guard door.

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Reducing the risk of rotational head injury

Already relatively commonplace in the sports market, Multi-directional Impact Protection System technology is now available in an industrial safety helmet. Chris Tidy looks at the importance of mitigating rotational brain injury risk

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Hygiene hacks to keep food safety intact

THE PANDEMIC has reinforced the importance of food producers conveying confidence and having robust and proactive HACCP and hygiene protocols in place, despite limited time and resources, explains Fortress Technology.

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What to do when machinery safety & explosive atmospheres meet

FATAL EXPLOSIONS in UK factories are extremely rare thanks to the combination of stringent safety measures introduced over the years, designed to eliminate or control the risks from explosive atmospheres in the workplace, plus the availability of high-quality equipment to help meet those obligations.

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Engro stays COVID-safe with WorkSafe Analytics

CHEMICALS MANUFACTURER, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has deployed EmpiricAI’s WorkSafe Analytics solution after a 6-week pilot project. The trial involved using EmpiricAI’s innovative WorkSafe Analytics (WSA) at EPCL’s plant with KPIs set to monitor staff mask usage improvement and social distancing requirements around COVID-19 requirements.

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Beyond compliance: taking a 360° approach to fall protection

While employers are increasingly conscious of their safety responsibilities, falls from height, however, remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities. So what issues need consideration to keep those working at height safe? Jon Rowan offers advice on how to go beyond compliance and take a 360° approach to fall protection safety

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Prioritise inspections, urges Bureau Veritas

WITH DISTRIBUTION centres across the UK seeing greater pressures since the start of the pandemic, leading health and safety expert, Bureau Veritas, says mechanical inspections on work equipment must be prioritised alongside Covid-19 health and hygiene measures, in order to ensure upmost safety for employees in this increasingly in-demand industry.

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Tork® solutions help manufacturers secure the new hygiene standard

HEALTH AND hygiene company, Essity, the global manufacturer of Tork professional hygiene products, offers a comprehensive bundle of hygiene solutions to help manufacturing sites achieve hygiene compliance while optimizing production efficiency at reconfigured sites. This includes the Tork PeakServe® hand towel systems, range of surface cleaning solutions, and sanitizer systems.

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Tork® solutions help manufacturers secure the new hygiene standard

HEALTH AND hygiene company, Essity, the global manufacturer of Tork professional hygiene products, offers a comprehensive bundle of hygiene solutions to help manufacturing sites achieve hygiene compliance while optimizing production efficiency at reconfigured sites. This includes the Tork PeakServe® hand towel systems, range of surface cleaning solutions, and sanitizer systems.

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