articleSince the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act (HSWA) in 1974, many workplaces have changed beyond recognition; from construction sites filled with danger to excellent site welfare facilities. On the 40th anniversary of HSWA, the BSIF discusses what the future holds for the health & safety industry
productContact Attachments has provided MKM Building Supplies with one of its tipping skips to offer staff a safe and convenient way to dispose of waste products.
articleThe poor use of safety showers may be due to psychological factors, according to Ivan Zytynski of Safety Shower People. Here, he explains some of the product features that may help remove these psychological barriers
productDesigned for use in warehouse environments, the Racking Tag from Spectrum Industrial is a holder and inserts system for recording inspection and safety data on safety critical equipment such as racking, while also providing visually impactive warning information for potential users.
productVisitors to the Procter Machine Guarding stand at MACH can request a free USB memory stick containing the latest versions of the company’s popular machinery safety guides, white papers and software tools, as well as examples of high-quality machine guarding.
articleNoise measuring equipment from Cirrus Research has helped Ilmor Engineering manage the workforce’s noise exposure and to implement appropriate hearing protection.
productA new survey has revealed the lengths some small firms mistakenly go to trying to comply with health and safety. One business completed a risk assessment for using a tape measure and another introduced written guidelines for walking up stairs.
productPressure management specialist Elfab has launched a new version of its Opti-Gard rupture disc for use with duplex holders.
productIf the water temperature of an emergency safety shower is too hot or too cold, casualties are unlikely to remain under it for the minimum 15min recommended for effective decontamination. The internationally recognised ANSI 358.1 2009 standard specifies a temperature between 16 and 38ºC.
productThe aim at Snickers Workwear is to develop the most effective and practical range of work gloves available today. The company’s new full colour 2014 Catalogue covers products to satisfy almost every conceivable working need on site.
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