newsIN TODAY’S manufacturing facilities it’s more important than ever to ensure employees have the essential tools and knowledge to follow good hand hygiene procedures. Frequent and proper handwashing is vital in keeping workers safe and healthy, and in slowing the spread of viruses in the workplace.
blogAS I write, the UK is in its third period of full lockdown due to COVID-19, new variants of the virus are emerging and many businesses are of course feeling the pressure. Many, including myself and my colleagues on the IPE team, are able to work very effectively from home, however, this is not the case for everyone. In addition to the most obvious front-line workers, staff whose roles cannot be carried out from home continue to work across the manufacturing, industrial and distribution sectors. Workplaces have been adapted to accommodate social distancing and PPE has become a part of daily life.
newsSPECIALIST UTILITY services provider, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, has specified Labcraft’s underbody Banksman lighting system, which illuminates when vehicles are reversing, to improve safety during night-time manoeuvres.
articleSPECIALIST in safety engineering and pioneer of the RFID Safety Switch, Euchner has added new Modular and Classic variants to its Multifunctional Gate Box (MGB), which was launched to provide a totally integrated locking and handle solution a number of years ago
newsA NEW Government document focusing on the design principles for safer urban centres and green spaces has recommended the use of temporary barriers in both areas.
productWHEN DUBLIN City Council sought a greener alternative to herbicide-based weed control, it opted for Greentown Environmental and Weedingtech’s Foamstream
productCAMPDEN BRI has updated guidance on the design, implementation and control of cleaning and disinfection of food factories. The revised version will help food and drink manufacturers ensure their factories are cleaned and disinfected effectively so that they maintain a high hygienic standard and continue to produce safe products.
productTHE SPECIAL formulation of HI-KLEEN surface sanitiser ensures it kills and inhibits bacteria and viruses (including enveloped viruses such as COVID-19) on hard or soft surfaces, according to Hi-line Industries.
productA LEASING scheme has been introduced by Renovotec for its Honeywell ThermoRebellion rapid-alert warehouse staff temperature screening system.
productStreet-smart and visibly striking, new FlexiWork neon jackets and fleeces have been introduced by Snickers Workwear.
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