People, Safety and Premises
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Safety scanners: Compliance matters

Dr Martin Kidman, safety specialist of SICK, offers advice on how to ensure full compliance to machinery safety standards, using the example of safety laser scanners

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LED signal tower

The new WERMA KombiSIGN 40 signal tower can be assembled and installed in less than 5 minutes. 

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New PPE Regulation: The clock is ticking

There are significantly more obligations and requirements for Notified Bodies written into the new PPE Regulation than appear in the current Directive, and the transition period ends in April 2018, as Alan Murray chief executive of the BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) explains

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Revamp of lift truck attachment checks

CFTS – the nationwide UK scheme for the thorough examination of fork lift trucks – has announced rigorous new measures to strengthen the depth and quality of its inspections through the creation of a new, extended set of checks specifically for attachments fitted to lift trucks

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HAZOP studies

A HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study is a tool designed to allow a team to identify and highlight deficiencies and shortcomings in the design and operation of industrial plants. It enables teams to predict where failures in systems might occur, and take action to mitigate any risks prior to project implementation.

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Damage prevention

Anyone involved in warehousing and logistics will be aware that damage to stock during handling and storage costs the industry a considerable amount of money every year. However, Practical Warehouse Solutions points out that an even more compelling reason to invest in damage prevention is to avoid slips, trips and falls.

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100% eyewear requires 100% eyecare

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has become aware of an increasing trend towards ‘100% safety eyewear’ policies in many manufacturing environments. Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances looks at the impact this has on eyecare provision.

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