Distilleries have been affected by the update to the EN1755:2015 standard, which has changed how ATEX compliant lift trucks are built and managed. Pyroban explains more

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Larry Wilson, author of SafeStart, an advanced safety awareness training program, outlines how calculating an employee's complacency level may serve as a predictor of their risk of serious injury

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Connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence look set to transform real-time management of hazardous environments, as Glyn Jones, Group CEO, Trolex explains

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Larry Wilson, author of SafeStart, an advanced safety awareness training program, outlines how calculating an employee's complacency level may serve as a predictor of their risk of serious injury

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Suzannah Robin, an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital, has helped various companies across the UK with their testing policies and procedures. Here she explains what to do if an employee tests positive for alcohol or drugs, and discusses how to identify and support individuals who are struggling with addiction

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To ensure that it can protect staff and remain legally compliant, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in South Yorkshire asked compliance and risk management software business, Alcumus, to help overhaul its in-house COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures and introduce a CMS (COSHH Management System)

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The oil and gas industry is responsible for some of the most high-risk, hazardous work environments on the planet. Enforcing health and safety is crucial for the engineers on site, as well as protecting valuable assets. Paul Tanner, business development oil, gas & marine, Tyco Integrated Fire and Security, comments

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At the XXI World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, held in Singapore in September, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) together with the International Labour Organization presented new estimates of the cost of poor occupational safety and health (OSH). The findings reveal that worldwide work-related injury and illness result in the loss of 3.9% of GDP, at an annual cost of about €2680 billion.

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In September, the Fork Lift Truck Association will launch its annual safety month campaign, Safetember. Now in its 10th year, the event is sponsored by Jungheinrich UK. Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Chief Executive Peter Harvey MBE discusses this year’s theme and explains how to get involved

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Importer and wholesaler of granite memorials, George Willcox has a fully equipped factory and state-of-the-art warehouse. To help ensure that its safety needs didn't lag behind the rest of the business, the company approached Southalls in 2010 to learn more about its health and safety support and safety management system, Safety Cloud.

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Werma considers how beacons and sounders contribute to a safer factory environment and can help to make the operation leaner and Industry 4.0 compliant

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Adequate safety procedures must be in place in food processing plants, as Jorgen Saxeryd, safety products and functional safety advisor to ABB’s food and beverage program, explains

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Now the ballot boxes have been stored away, the party leader resignations accepted, and rejected in one instance, it’s probably not going to be that difficult to predict the profile of safety legislation based on the recent track record.

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Many years of racing yachts around the world, often in testing conditions, means Harken understands the importance of being able to rely on kit and technology at all times. Here, Andy Ash-Vie, MD of Harken Industrial UK talks about how yachting technology is being applied to industrial settings to increase efficiency, enhance safety and save money

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It has been a busy end to the year for the BSIF with the 17th Annual Networking day being held in The Belfry. The gathering of delegates and guests is a great way of highlighting the various benefits of a BSIF membership, as is the awards ceremony which took place later in the day

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A two day conference on Exposure Control & Containment was hosted recently by BOHS and OHSI in Cork City. Speakers from 12 countries attended from a broad cross-section of the chemical, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors, bringing with them a wealth of experience in dealing with the challenges associated with exposure control and containment, lessons learned and options for doing things better.

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The effect of an outbreak of influenza in factories and high density offices can have a devastating effect on productivity and, as the virus can survive on unwashed hands for up to 30min, up to 12h on cloth and tissue and up to 48h on hard, non-porous surfaces, the aim should be to stop transmission by hand at the earliest opportunity. Jonathan Hooper, marketing manager, Leonardo explains

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New drug driving legislation expected to come into force later this year will see motorists prosecuted in the same way as drunk drivers if they exceed thresholds for certain prescription and illegal drugs. Mark Burrup, drug and alcohol testing specialist at Dräger, explains

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A recent survey commissioned by DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) highlights the need for game-changing solutions in the approach companies take to workplace safety. Andrew Sharman, vice chairman of the board, IOSH, comments

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Employers must take all steps reasonably possible to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees. While the de-dusting of personnel may not be a company's top consideration, it is essential that it is carried out in safe manner, as Air Control Industries explains

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Diversified technology company 3M has launched a new high-performance coverall which delivers enhanced protection against chemicals and hazardous substances, without compromising on comfort and convenience.

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For industrial protection in any environment

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Diversified technology company 3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its best-selling E-A-R brand Classic Hearing Protector with a new educational microsite, Discovery Kits, and free prize draw.

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For easy loading of goods and safe bridging access

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Standard machine elements - suppliers of handwheels, crank handles, lobe knobs, grip knobs, wing knobs, handles, tubular handles, adjustable handles, levers, oil caps, plugs, rotary controls, oil level indicators, filler breathers, levelling feet...

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For all-round edge protection at height

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Managing machinery and equipment which has been isolated for maintenance or for any other reason is essential, as is the need to communicate the status of the ‘lock-out’ and ‘shutdown’ to others in the workplace. This is often a requirement for in-house safety and maintenance procedures so any device which helps the communication process would be beneficial.

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Providing information and communicating with staff and colleagues in the workplace is essential, particularly when hazards, incidents or near-misses occur which may impact on others. An effective, low-cost solution to ‘getting the message across’ is the Near Miss / Incident Reporting System available from T Cards Direct which is an easy way to manage and document health and safety issues.

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Each of your assets tells its story. True maintenance means listening to those stories. Recognising critical signals and giving the right response.

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Keeping track of work and improving the workflow is critical and using visual displays to communicate the status of jobs is regarded as vital in any business environment. T Cards Online is a new way of looking at this old age problem. Keeping it simple for the user whilst enabling others to look, manage and improve processes.

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An effective way of keeping track of personnel who are on site or on shift. The boards are removable so are ideal for a recalls, should the worse happen. Using durable PVC T Cards, different colours can be used to identify key personnel such as fire marshals and first aiders.

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

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