People, Safety and Premises
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HEPA-filtered downdraught bench solves dust issue

Lyndon Design manufactures stylish furniture, typically supplying to the hospitality and leisure industries. During its manufacturing processes, the company manufactures parts in a range of hardwoods. An existing sanding booth was proving insufficient to cope with the dust generated during manual sanding processes and Lyndon approached AirBench to provide a solution.

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Refrigerated air supply

Available from Allegro Industries, the new Allegro Cold Air System is a fresh, refrigerated air supply system that provides comfortable and safe cooled breathing air for industrial users who require an OSHA-compliant fresh air supply system, with the advantages of air-conditioned air. 

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Focus on fit testing

When specifying Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) which includes Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) it is important to consider the role of Fit2Fit and the needs of the user in addition to the performance characteristics of the RPE says the BSIF.

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HSE restrictions on hazardous welding fume welcomed

Bureau Veritas has applauded The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s action to increase awareness of the hazards posed by welding fume, following its recent safety alert enforcing greater restrictions and protection against exposure. 

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Breathe safely when welding

Engweld offers products that help companies meet new enforcement measures that require all businesses undertaking welding activities to ensure effective engineering controls are provided and used correctly to control fume.

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Stone dust extraction: What’s the best solution?

Water-based filtration for stone dust extraction is only generally effective to 10 microns, so HEPA after filtration is usually required, and HEPA filters don’t like wet atmospheres. In addition, a wet filtration system means handling and disposing of sludge, and a system that can potentially freeze in cold weather.

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Intrinsically safe dust monitor

Ashtead Technology has added TSI’s latest personal aerosol monitor, the SidePak AM520i to its fleet of instruments available for both rental and sale.

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Time to get tough on welding fumes

Simon Hodge, consultancy group manager at Bureau Veritas explains what companies can expect in light of the HSE’s recent action to increase awareness of the hazards posed by welding fume.

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