Marigold Industrial adds sparkle to its Nitrotough™ range

Hand protection expert, Marigold Industrial Ltd has added some sparkle to its highly renowned Nitrotough™ Range with the unveiling a brand new glove.   The company is launching Nitrotough™ N100 Diamond  – a mechanical protection glove providing the wearer with extremely high grip and abrasion resistance in addition to dexterity and comfort.   Read more

Walk this way with Kee Safety

Fall protection specialist Kee Safety has introduced Kee Walk® – a new, permanent roof top walkway solution for use on composite, trapezoidal metal profiles and standing seam roofs.  As an off-the-shelf, modular system which can be easily adapted to a wide range of different roof types, pitches and configurations, Kee Walk® is much easier to install and more cost-effective than other walkway systems currently on the market. Read more

Transport, logistics & spill prevention

The fact that transport related spills can occur almost anywhere, (In the depot, at the customer’s yard, from loads in transit and not forgetting leaks from the vehicles themselves) makes understanding the risk and preparing for incidents very important.

The Environment Agency recorded over 500 incidents in England and Wales involving transport, cargo, storage and distribution during 2009 with environmental pollution (which is a criminal offence even if it is as a result of accidental release) incidents resulting in many cases. Read more

Crowcon’s New LaserMethane® mini Gen2 Detects Methane Leaks from up to 100 Metres away in Seconds

Crowcon Detection Instruments has launched its new LaserMethane® mini Gen2 (LMm) portable methane detector. Designed specifically to detect methane at distance of up to 100 metres in seconds, the ATEX approved, second generation LMm is changing the way methane leaks are detected. What used to be a time consuming and potentially hazardous procedure is now quick and easy. Read more

Alcumus group formed with new acquisition – becoming multi-disciplinary provider of risk management, compliance and certification services

The Alcumus Group is newly formed following its recent acquisition of ISOQAR; one of the UK’s largest independent providers of UKAS accredited certification services.  Made up of the ISOQAR and the other highly regarded operating subsidiaries Sypol and Infomatrix, the group will be led by CEO Martin Smith.

Martin has over 18 years of business compliance experience in the information, advice and standards markets and has worked nationally and internationally for both corporate and not-for-profit organisations. Formerly the Managing Director of Croner, he has been responsible for contents, software and consulting business streams and secured the acquisition of GEE Publishing.  Previous experience includes roles as Commercial Director at BSI British Standards, General Manager of INSPEC, Publishing Director for the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and Business Development Director for GEE. Read more

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