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Safe use of MEWPs

Anyone operating a mobile elevating
work platform should receive
familiarisation training on the
specific type of machine being used,
and there should be a detailed rescue
plan in place. These were two of the
key areas

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Worker deaths in Britain fall to record low

The number of people killed at work
in Britain fell last year to a record low,
according to data released by the HSE.

Figures show that 151 workers were
killed between 1 April 2009 and 31
March 2010 compared to 178 dea

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Celebrating 35 years

The Institute of Risk and Safety
Management (IIRSM) held its
annual Presidents Reception on 30th
June. The function celebrated the 35th
Birthday of IIRSM by focusing on the
achievements of the organisation over
the past

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Health & safety: An investment not a cost

Spending on workplace health and
safety should be seen as an
investment and not a cost, according
to the Director of the European
Agency for Safety and Health at
Work (EU-OSHA).

Jukka Takala warned against
organisati

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Vibration protection systems

To help manufacturers and operators
meet the latest machinery directives,
condition monitoring specialist
Sensonics has developed proven and
robust vibration protection systems
for many industrial sectors. For
example t

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Led gets straight to the point

Delivering performance comparable
to a short-range laser scanner, SICK
has increased the intensity,
brightness and accuracy of its optosensor
technology with the new Pin-
Point LED. The Pin-Point will
broaden the range

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Approved SF6 courses

EA Technology comments that
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)
is an ideal arc suppressant
for high voltage switchgear,
but has the highest Global
Warming Potential of any
fluorinated gas. Just 1kg has
the same environmental

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Safe for re-use?

Respirators will only afford the wearer effective protection if pre-use and post-use checks,maintenance,and replacement of consumable parts are carried out at the right times and in the correct manner.Aicha Kabil, occupational health & environmental safety division, 3M United Kingdom,explains