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03 June 2021

KEEPING YOUR teams safe while working at height on a large manufacturing or industrial site is no easy task. But ensuring that your teams have the best equipment loaded with the latest safety innovations, and trained to use it correctly, is a step in the right direction. TB Davies is long established in this sector, regularly supplying products to companies like British Sugar, Kelloggs and TATA Steel.

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06 November 2020

A COMPANY set up because its founder promised a fellow serviceman a job would be waiting for him after the Second World War, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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03 April 2020

The UK’s manufacturing sector comprises a wide range of industries with an estimated 2.5m workers employed within them.

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02 January 2020

Floor cable protectors have been introduced by First Mats to complement its selection of floor matting safety products.

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28 November 2019

British manufacturer, COBA Europe, used A+A Dusseldorf both to launch its 2019/20 safety matting and flooring catalogue, and to unveil some new floor safety products.

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20 November 2019

Alongside its forklift truck attachments, Contact Attachments offers a range of yard cleaning equipment, suitable for clearing away leaves and other potential slip hazards.

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11 October 2019

As forklift trucks go in and out of warehouses, their wheels allow dirt and water to migrate inside, potentially creating a dangerous environment and increasing the likelihood of injuries. A simple solution is offered by Waterhog Forklift Mats.

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11 October 2019

Contact Attachments reports an uplift in sales of its winter products from businesses eager to prepare for any adverse weather that may hit the UK.

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10 October 2019

A 3M welding campervan has toured the UK and Ireland, meeting more than 1300 welders, health and safety professionals and engineers, to discuss HSE  guidelines for welding fume, hazard awareness and the new Speedglas Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet from 3M.

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04 October 2019

ZARGES has expanded into the road segment, adding a series of height-adjustable work platforms and access solutions for road vehicles to its product range.

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15 June 2019

Zarges designs specialised equipment to help keep those working at height safe. Some of its solutions will be featured at Safety & Health Expo 2019.

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15 June 2019

When forklift trucks go in and out of facilities, their wheels carry in dirt and water, which can cause problems. Waterhog Forklift Mats offer a solution.

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28 May 2019

Employers and those in control of any work at height activity are required to make sure all tasks are properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent staff. Appropriate training is therefore essential to make workers aware of the dangers and minimise the risk of injuries.

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09 April 2019

Hughes’ latest development is a GRP ladder platform for emergency tank showers that is designed to enable easy and safe access to the tank.

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14 March 2019

A new product has been introduced by Skyhook GB as part of a range designed to help prevent slips and trips on site.

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26 February 2019

Zarges explains how fixed ladders can help boost both safety and convenience.

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12 February 2019

The HyperLite SumoStance ladder from Little Giant combines safety, strength, low weight and a no-quibble 5-year warranty against any manufacturing defect. TB Davies in Cardiff is one of the first of Little Giant’s preferred global partners to make the ladder available in Europe.

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31 January 2019

Contact Attachments is urging companies to make sure they are prepared for snow so that they avoid the costly repercussions of closing the doors due to unworkable conditions.

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14 January 2019

Contact Attachments is working with customers to help ensure they are fit to operate effectively through the winter by providing forklift-compatible and pedestrian-operated salt spreaders and gritters. 

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06 December 2018

When a roof starts leaking, businesses often believe the area to be inaccessible without special equipment which may be expensive to rent. A simpler solution, says Zarges, is to invest in fixed ladders to reach these previously-inaccessible places.

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FEATURES

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12 July 2022

Slips, trips and fall-induced injuries; whiplash; noise-induced hearing loss; and repetitive strain are four of the most common work-related injuries. But while the are frequently overlooked, they can have long-term consequences, says Susanne McGraw

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07 June 2022

When working at height, it is important to consider all potential requirements such as height safety PPE, provision for rescue, safe access, installed lifeline systems, dropped object prevention, training and inspection. However, a 360-approach can help streamline height safety, explains Peter Upcott

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08 June 2020

John Brill, Sales Director for Nilfisk UK, considers how failure to clean floors safely can have a devastating personal effect.

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11 June 2019

Properly maintained lifting gear is one of the vital links with the supply chain so it's essential not to overlook lift maintenance, says Roger Bates of lift manufacturer Hymo.

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28 May 2019

More than 4,000 people a year in the UK suffer major injuries from falls while working at height and it is a major cause of workplace death. While the majority of these incidents occur in construction, other sectors of employment are also affected. Most of the major injuries are associated with falls of less than two metres. 

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31 May 2017

Regular testing and inspection is essential to ensure that fall protection systems remain compliant, as Ken Diable, managing director at Heightsafe Systems, explains

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26 May 2017

Everyone welcomes the reduction in the number of UK fatalities resulting from falls from height as recorded in the HSE's annual ill-health and injury statistics announced in November 2016. Fatalities were down from 42 in 2014/15 to 37 in 2015/16, and total reported non-fatal injuries from 6,165 to 5,956 respectively.

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25 January 2017

Stephen Morris, UK fall protection training sales manager at science-based technology company 3M, debunks some common myths about working at height and offers some surprising facts

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04 January 2016

There are two environments which are unique in fall protection and involve increased risks due to the lifeline cutting, fraying or becoming otherwise compromised. These are leading and sharp edge applications. Capital Safety explains more

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25 August 2015

Gordon Baird, services’ director at Terex Material Handling, examines the hazards of working at height and the measures which should be employed to minimise risks

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12 May 2015

Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, which is why all nine member organisations of the Access Industry Forum (AIF) are standards driven and committed to fostering and supporting codes of good practice; minimum standards for equipment; trained and qualified operatives; and education and information-based activities

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30 April 2014

While the best way to avoid falls from height would be to avoid anyone working at height, this is simply unachievable in practical terms and so adequate measures must be taken to protect those working at height. Jeremy Dugan, training leader safety at height EMEAI for Honeywell Safety Products looks at a key piece of fall protection equipment – the full body harness

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17 February 2014

Despite health and safety awareness being at an all time high, slips and trips are still one of the biggest causes of accidents and injuries in the workplace yet, as Dave Hale, general manager of DeckSafe Solutions explains, ensuring your workplace meets health and safety standards when it comes to non-slip flooring is surprisingly easy

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03 September 2013

Ensuring your workplace meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards when it comes to non-slip flooring is surprisingly easy, as Dave Hale, general manager of DeckSafe Solutions, explains.

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21 May 2013

Maintaining rooftop plant throws up a whole host of health and safety issues. Here, Dan Rushton, commercial manager at Big Foot Systems, explains how a non-penetrative framework offers a solution

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23 June 2015

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