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23 October 2024
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ELECTRICITY CAN kill or severely injure people and cause property damage. Every year, accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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23 August 2024
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WHEN IT comes to maintenance, it's essential that hydraulic hoses are treated with the same level of attention and importance as other high-risk components, says Martyn Smart
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20 October 2023
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THE SAFE operation of material handling equipment is essential to the performance of so many industries, not just the warehousing and logistics sector. There is barely a sector within British industry which does not rely to a greater or lesser extent on the safe movement of goods.
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18 October 2023
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DAVID WRIGHT, director general of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association discusses the benefits of adopting a pro-active approach to metalworking fluid management.
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30 May 2023
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SICK HAS launched the safeVisionary2, the world’s first compact 3D time-of-flight camera with safety certification performance level c, in accordance with ISO 13849.
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17 May 2023
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Data shows that musculoskeletal disorders account for nearly half of all work-related ill health in the sector. Given this, is it time for more stringent laws on standing for employees in the manufacturing industry, asks Will Munro
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06 April 2023
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It is often a challenge to know where to start when it comes to the handling and storage of hazardous substances. To help businesses get off on the right foot, Chemstore has produced a checklist covering some of the key points to consider
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14 March 2023
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One easy-to-implement method of minimise hazards and maximise efficiency in warehouses is utilising paints and coatings to improve both warehouse safety and productivity, says Scott Saunders
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01 December 2022
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MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL components is fraught with risks to both the equipment and the engineers. Sudden electrical discharges (ESD) can fry sensitive electronic components, and standing for long periods of time at workstations or switchboards can cause joint and muscle aches for the workers.
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18 August 2022
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With the growth of digitalisation and automation, the importance of functional safety has only increased, requiring a holistic approach, explains Stewart Robinson
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01 August 2022
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Investment in production and testing expertise from Seaward is helping an importer and distributor of domestic lighting ensure products supplied to trade customers across the UK work safely.
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15 August 2022
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Although it’s a very preventable condition, there were still 205 new cases of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) reported to the Health and Safety Executive in 2019. Frequent users of hand-held vibrating tools such as power drills, orbital sanders and angle grinders are particularly at risk of HAVS, but there are a number of ways to reduce this, explains Theo Simon
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30 September 2022
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Hands-free communication can play an important role in reducing workplace distractions, but integrating it as part of a workplace safety plan involves investing in the right equipment and training staff on how to use it, says Rick Farrell
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21 October 2022
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Choosing the right pedestrian barriers not only improves safety but also supports operational performance for warehouse operators looking to mitigate risk, says Paul Roehricht
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27 May 2022
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CHAS HAS introduced CHAS Elite, a comprehensive compliance solution which enables buyers and suppliers to demonstrate their regulatory compliance around health and safety, environmental issues, modern slavery, diversity, equality and inclusion.
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24 March 2022
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If you’re eating an ice cream cone or fan wafer there’s a 50:50 chance it was baked in a Franz Haas oven. But how is temperature regulated to prevent workplace accidents, asks Karl Haderer?
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15 July 2021
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The safe operation of material handling equipment is essential not only to the efficiency of the industry, but to the well being of everyone who works within it
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03 March 2021
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If you are responsible for machinery building and safety, it is vital that you understand how the UK leaving the EU will impact your role. It is also vital that you are aware of what your machinery suppliers should be doing, writes Paul Taylor
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19 February 2021
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SPECIALIST 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
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17 December 2019
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Roger Highton, product line manager at Eaton for MTL Process Connectivity Products, provides some insights into designing for functional safety in hazardous applications.
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