WARNING – Roof Safety Systems must not be used without testing!

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of roof access and safety systems, SAFETYWORKS & Solutions are also authorised to provide inspection and maintenance of systems and personnel protective equipment in accordance with the appropriate HSE legislation. Read more

Tackle Offshore Hydrocarbon Dangers With New Draeger Wireless Safety Net

With the release of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases offshore in 2009/10, there has never been a better time to establish a wireless safety net to ensure reliable gas detection.  By operating as an all-round safety network, the new Draeger X-zone 5000 uses wireless technology to automatically connect multiple monitors for reliable, continuous detection of hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulphide and oxygen depletion. Read more

Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits

As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their needs, Draeger has developed the CPS 7900, a gas-tight chemical protection suit.  Even when being dragged along the ground or any other abrasive surface in a rescue situation, this reusable suit maintains wearer protection from hazardous substances.  Should an outer layer be damaged, the wearer is kept safe by the use of a new tear-proof, five-layer, laminated D-Mex material which protects against chemical effects, bursts of flames and toxic and cryogenic substances. Read more

New ATEX LED Headtorch from Wolf

Wolf Safety, leaders in portable lighting solutions for hazardous areas, has launched a NEW headtorch in the Wolf ATEX Lighting Range.  The Wolf ATEX LED Headtorch is an ultra small primary cell powered head lamp with a high power LED light source, CE marked to the 94/9/EC (ATEX Equipment) Directive for safe use in Zones 1 & 2 Hazardous Areas. Read more

Evac+Chair International achieves highest quality standard

Evac+Chair International has been awarded the ISO 13485:2003 standard, in recognition of the company’s achievement in setting the highest quality standards for the manufacture of its complete range of specialist medical devices, which includes the country’s market-leading evacuation chair. Read more

Crowcon Expands Capabilities of its Lightweight, Intrinsically Safe T3 Portable Multi-Gas Detector

Gas detection specialist Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its highly successful Tetra:3 (T3) personal multi-gas detector with three more toxic gas sensors: ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3). This complements the existing sensor range which includes flammable gases, oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), and carbon monoxide (CO). The new sensors widen the applications for the T3 to include the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage processing industries, as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities. Read more

Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Service Implement Draeger’s DDT 5000 Non-Invasive Drug Testing System

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service takes health and safety very seriously indeed and has had a drugs and alcohol policy in place as part of its health and safety management system since September 2008.  Until recently it relied on a third party to carry out drugs testing but, following a change to the Draeger DDT5000 non-invasive drug testing system, the Service has not only improved the speed of the results but everyone finds the system easier, more cost effective and less embarrassing to use. Read more