newsPPE SITS at the bottom of the hierarchy of health and safety controls because, effectively, it is letting a workplace hazard exist, as Susan Dearden and Dr Steve Cowley of Finch Consulting explain.
newsMACHINE UPTIME and plant efficiency is critical within modern production facilities, with manufacturers consistently seeking improvements where possible. In recent times light curtains have become a reliable method for process and personnel protection and offer greater flexibility such as allowing easier operator access for semi-automated procedures at the same time reducing the likelihood of strains caused by repetitive work, e.g. opening and closing a guard door.
newsSUSTAINABLY PRODUCED and powerful in action, CRAFT II luminaires from Zumtobel Lighting are available in two stand-alone versions: CRAFT II performance and CRAFT II plus.
newsTHE BENEFITS and potential of combined heat and power technology are being increasingly recognised by UK manufacturers post-pandemic, according to a new survey by Aggreko.
articleAlready relatively commonplace in the sports market, Multi-directional Impact Protection System technology is now available in an industrial safety helmet. Chris Tidy looks at the importance of mitigating rotational brain injury risk
newsWORKING WITH a wide range of businesses, Elis advises on protective workwear requirements, supplies workwear and regularly launders it.
newsTHE PANDEMIC has reinforced the importance of food producers conveying confidence and having robust and proactive HACCP and hygiene protocols in place, despite limited time and resources, explains Fortress Technology.
newsFATAL EXPLOSIONS in UK factories are extremely rare thanks to the combination of stringent safety measures introduced over the years, designed to eliminate or control the risks from explosive atmospheres in the workplace, plus the availability of high-quality equipment to help meet those obligations.
newsCHEMICALS MANUFACTURER, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has deployed EmpiricAI’s WorkSafe Analytics solution after a 6-week pilot project. The trial involved using EmpiricAI’s innovative WorkSafe Analytics (WSA) at EPCL’s plant with KPIs set to monitor staff mask usage improvement and social distancing requirements around COVID-19 requirements.
newsWhile employers are increasingly conscious of their safety responsibilities, falls from height, however, remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities. So what issues need consideration to keep those working at height safe? Jon Rowan offers advice on how to go beyond compliance and take a 360° approach to fall protection safety
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