People, Safety and Premises
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Pat Man pats PASS on the back

Newly-acquired PAT contractor Pat Man UK has given a thumbs up to PASS, an independent test equipment expert, for the quality of its advice when upgrading to the latest test equipment.

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Time to plan your goodbye to R22

2014 is a critical year for any business still operating air conditioning or refrigeration equipment designed to use the refrigerant gas HCFC R22, as from 1st January 2015 this refrigerant will be banned throughout Europe and can no longer be legally used for service and maintenance purposes.Mike Nankivell, marketing director of Space Air, comments

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Floor care solutions

Jangro, a network of 41 independently owned janitorial companies in the UK and the Isle of Man, has developed nine Sovereign Floor Care products.

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Ready with the grit

Storing grit and salt, in readiness for a sudden turn in the weather, calls for safe and easily accessible containment.

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Sprinkler rules: UKWA comments

While welcoming any measures that improve safety within a warehouse or distribution centre building, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) – the trade body which represents the interests of some 700 third party logistics specialists – has warned against the mandatory introduction of sprinkler systems in all warehouse facilities.

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Secure loads app

Health and safety research and incident investigations establishment, the Health & Safety Laboratory, has developed a new smart phone application to help operators calculate the right number of straps needed to secure their load and comply with road traffic legislation. The app has been developed for Android and iOS devices and is now available via Google Play.

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HAVS & HSE updates

The use of manufacturer’s data for the vibration level of hand held power tools is a hotly debated subject.

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Evacuation chairs

It is now a requirement for employers/service providers to ensure that anyone permitted into a building can be safely evacuated without having to depend on the emergency services. This is particularly relevant to premises where there is a lift.

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High level clean

When a high profile packaging manufacturer required a high level clean to its 60,000ft2 warehouse and manufacturing areas, the solution was provided by a skilled labour force using a combination of powered access equipment and high reach SkyVac systems.

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