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16 June 2022

ON THE 16th of June this year, National Clean Air Day is observed. Clean Air Day aims to encourage awareness of air pollution and what everyone can do to improve air quality (both indoor and outdoor) and ways to reduce pollution by making cleaner, greener choices to improve air quality for everyone.

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15 December 2021

PROTECTION FROM fumes and particulates produced by high temperature 3D printing is offered in the form of a portable filter.

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15 October 2021

A LEADING UK manufacturer of downdraught benches, Airbench has unveiled an ATEX-rated version of its VertEx cross-draught system.

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27 September 2021

ION SCIENCE's latest development, the Cub 11.7 eV personal solution, provides a high degree of protection against harmful VOCs, while delivering on key areas such as lifespan, reliability and compliance.

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02 August 2021

FIXED PID sensors from ION Science can be used to measure VOC outputs on multiple large sites or single key areas, using advanced gas detection technology.

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30 July 2021

POWER LINK Machines (UK) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was informed the company was using gaskets within its generator sets that contained asbestos.

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01 June 2021

A LEADING manufacturer of downdraught benches and cross-draught systems, AirBench has announced the release of VertEx VX, an ATEX-rated version of its VertEx cross-draught system.

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01 June 2021

SOLUVA AIR disinfection units are helping to provide protection from Covid-19 for employees of Heraeus Noblelight at its factory on the Cambridge Science Park.

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01 June 2021

AS THE fight continues against COVID-19, it has never been more pertinent to test room integrity for airtightness, explains Coltraco Ultrasonics. The company's Portascanner AIRTIGHT 520 offers a solution.

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30 March 2021

AVAILABLE IN the UK  from Wilkinson Star, the Viro Tech range of professional ozone/UV sanitising systems can eliminate up to 99.99% of surface-bound and airborne viruses, bacteria, odours and allergens.

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30 March 2021

INVESTMENT IN new manufacturing facilities has been announced by JSP to increase PPE production capacity in its factories in the UK and Germany.

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30 November 2020

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR of welding equipment, welding consumables and air compressors, Wilkinson Star is now UK and Ireland distributor for Weltek airfed grinding and welding systems.

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26 November 2020

AN AIR purifying unit that cleanses indoor air of 99.995% of pollutants passing through its HEPA-14 filter, uses medically proven UVC technology to kill bacteria and viruses including COVID-19, according to Alert Technology.

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30 September 2020

A NEW downflow workstation from AirBench is designed for light duty fume extraction applications.

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25 September 2020

CASELLA HAS worked with the Health and Safety Executive to undertake intensive testing of its Cyclone air sampling heads to ensure that the heads meet the ACGIH/ISO/CEN (EN 481) standard, the collection efficiency curve against which respirable fractions are measured.

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25 September 2020

THE LATEST powered respirator kit from Centurion offers an alternative to disposable respirators for workers looking for COVID-19 PPE with enhanced comfort and protection.

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06 August 2020

Svantek’s SvanNET cloud-based solution now offers noise, vibration and dust monitoring with 24/7 support functionality suitable for large infrastructure projects.

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04 August 2020

Available in the UK from Wilkinson Star, the new Viro Tech range of Professional Ozone/UV Sanitising Systems can eliminate up to 99.99% of surface-bound and airborne viruses, bacteria, odours and allergens.

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30 July 2020

AirBench has announced the release of its new DF range of down flow workstations for fume control.

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15 June 2020

With masks in short supply for industrial use, JSP offers guidance on how to prolong the life of its reusable Force 8 Half-mask and PressToCheck Filters.

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FEATURES

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06 December 2024

Steel window manufacturer Crittall Windows produces a wide range of bespoke windows, doors and screens. In the company's new machining department, the FX Series of compact oil mist collection systems from Filtermist has made a dramatic impact

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05 July 2024

Intelligent airflow control systems offer a range of benefits for companies that require extraction and filtration as part of their processes, including a rapid ROI, and enhanced performance and productivity

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30 April 2024

As companies strive for net-zero, choosing the right air filtration system is an essential step. This was spotlighted by Niederman's recent work with McLaren Automotive to upgrade their extraction and filtration system

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15 April 2024

It's key for health and safety managers to evaluate the most effective means of extraction to help ensure both operator safety and optimal productivity, says Joshua Evans

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24 January 2024

In order to manage exposure to harmful airborne contaminants in heavy industry, it's vital to ensure adequate air quality monitoring and PPE provision, says Tim Turney

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10 May 2023

With the increasing recognition of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as a major health concern, it is vital that businesses - particularly those in the manufacturing industry - educate themselves and ensure they are doing everything necessary to protect their employees, says David Flower

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14 November 2022

IT IS estimated that every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world, one worker dies as a result of exposure to hazardous substances.

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22 June 2022

Fume and dust filtration technology plays an important role in helping employers implement workplace environmental health practices by filtering airborne emissions associated with numerous industrial processes, such as in lasering, additive manufacturing, printing and electronics manufacture, explains Joshua Evans.

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16 November 2021

Lung disease from exposure to airborne hazards at work kills thousands each year. Kevin Williams, urges workers to face fit test their Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

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30 September 2021

A RESEARCH study has been carried out in an aerospace machine workshop to understand why machinists rely on compressed air for cleaning work and whether increased awareness of health and safety risks would result in them adopting different cleaning methods if these were suitable and safer? Claire Bailey reports on the findings.

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10 November 2020

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet, is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott looks at the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure, and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust

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25 March 2020

As global demand for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) accelerates, thanks to greater automation in industry and the miniaturisation of devices, electronics companies are being reminded about the workplace health risks associated with certain production processes.

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14 November 2019

George Elliott, senior application engineer for the Personal Safety Division at 3M speaks to us about how facial hair is affecting respiratory protection for construction workers and what is on offer for employers to address the issue

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21 March 2019

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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22 August 2018

Airborne dust is the workplace health hazard forgotten by many. However, it is a serious risk to your employees’ health and your company’s long-term finances. In this piece, dust suppression expert, Renby, outlines the risks of airborne dust and the steps you can take to counter its effect on your business

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26 April 2018

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggests there are an estimated 13,000 deaths linked to exposure at work, primarily to chemicals and dust. Silica dust, or Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), is one of the biggest risks in construction, causing approximately 500 construction worker deaths every year from serious lung diseases as the result of prolonged exposure. Tim Turney, technical product manager at Casella, stresses the need for monitoring

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11 September 2017

Exposure to toxic gases is one of the biggest risks workers face, especially those who work remotely and or alone. Prabhu Soundarrajan, global connected worker leader for Honeywell Industrial Safety explains how IIoT technology enables workers to use their smartphone infrastructure to bring connectivity to gas detection devices

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11 September 2017

HSE is focusing on occupational lung disease (OLD) as one of three priorities as part of its new Health and Work strategy. Marie Warburton, policy advisor at HSE's Health and Chemicals Unit, explains more

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28 April 2017

Respiratory diseases devastate millions of lives. Personal monitoring is a positive tool, boosting productivity and motivation whilst helping employers adhere to global regulations. Tim Turney, technical product manager at Casella, comments 

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16 January 2017

Processing more than 30t of tube each week, Iracroft in Blandford Forum is one of the UK's leading tube manipulation companies. To support its growth, the rigid tube specialist has installed new dust and fume extraction systems from Nederman to provide a clean, dust and fume free workplace that conforms to health and safety legislation such as the EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits

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COMPANIES

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SPONSORED CONTENT

30 March 2016

The quality of compressed air used in breathing apparatus is specified in the European Standard EN12021:2014 "Respiratory protective devices – Compressed Air for breathing apparatus."

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02 August 2013

Why buying a 3M respirator means more than simply purchasing a product.

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