newsZero Waste Gold Award
Modular building manufacturer, Portakabin, has received the highest accolade at the Zero Waste Awards in recognition of its achievements in sustainable waste management.
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productMeasures hand forces
A new hand force measuring system from Kistler Instruments has been developed to meet the need to evaluate Repetitive Strain Injury (RPI) and other occupational health risks.
productLow-cost ramps
Thorworld Industries has launched a range of low-cost ramps to allow easier access into standard shipping containers.
newsHygienist rewarded
In partnership with the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), 3M has sponsored the first 3M Young Hygienist Award.
productDoor, gates & hardware
The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has launched a new website for trade and building professionals seeking information on industrial and commercial doors, shutters, garage doors, powered gates, metal and timber doorsets and manufacturers of locks, building hardware and architectural ironmongery.
productIntelligent building standards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s technical briefing: the Resilience and Cyber Security of Technology in the Built Environment has been developed by industry experts with the support of the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI).
productCirrus Research gains European Type Approval for Optimus sound level meters
Cirrus Research has obtained European Type Approval to the NF EN 61672-1:2003 standard from the LNE in France. The tests carried out on the Optimus are as specified in the NF EN 61672-2:2003 standard for the Class 1 versions of the Optimus Red and Optimus Green instruments.
articleAutomated production: Integrated protection
Integrating machine protection doors into automated production areas can reduce the risk of accidents while boosting productivity, reports Christopher Knollys, managing director of sara LBS.
productRed dot for ear defenders
Judged by a panel of 37 experts, a ‘red dot award: product design 2013’ was awarded to the Peltor X Ear Defenders series from 3M at a red dot gala ceremony in Essen.
articleChemical protection: Four key steps
Workers in a wide range of industries can be exposed to chemicals which, unless the proper control and protection measures required by law are in place, pose a range of skin and other health hazards. Here Nikita Shah, technical services engineer for the Personal Safety Division of 3M, explains how the company sets out its four steps to chemical protection.
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