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06 December 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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