Are your safeguards as safe as you think?

There are machines in the UK fitted with multiple guards which are monitored in one circuit by series connected safety switches; does this sound like one of your machines?  Can any of these guards be opened simultaneously? Then read on!        

Historically the practise of series-wired safety switches has arisen because it saved money on cabling and safety relays, Read more

GLOBUS ANNOUNCES NEW SKYTEC GLOVE CATALOGUE

Easy to use and with more choice – the 2013/14 Skytec catalogue showcases 13 new gloves
MANCHESTER, UK, 27th November 2012 – Globus, experts in hand protection solutions has announced the launch of the new Skytec Glove catalogue for 2013/14. Read more

IOSH flexes its muscles with ‘Fit for the Future’ 2013 conference programme

The world’s biggest professional health and safety organisation, IOSH, today announced details for its flagship annual conference and exhibition.

IOSH 2013, which will again be organised by UBM Live, will focus on how health and safety professionals Read more

William Harvey Hospital plays it safe with ParAid Medical

William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, has updated its neo-natal care products to include additional bespoke incubator trolleys from specialist medical equipment manufacturer, ParAid Medical.

Two custom-made paediatric and neonatal trolleys were purchased by the hospital to be used to ensure the safe transfer of hundreds of critically-ill

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Lone workers get more value for money with Identicom 8 Series:

Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award winning

Identicom lone worker device, has announced the next generation, Identicom 8 Series is now available for purchase through authorised Channel Partners Read more

Stockport Safety Firm receives Second Queen’s Award

The JD Hughes Group of Bredbury, Stockport has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012 – Continuous Achievement. It is the second time the Company has received a Queen’s Award and recognises an increase in exports of more than 200% over the previous Read more

Beat the CapEx with Rental! Castle Rent Launches New Rental on-line Service

CastleRent, which is owned by Castle Group Ltd, has launched its all-new on-line equipment hire service. Dedicated to test and measurement instrumentation, this new website offers a wide range of products from numerous manufacturers and covering subjects from airflow to weighing scales and anemometers to vibration meters.

Simon Bull, managing director of Castle Group said, Read more

Use the FORCE 8!

JSP Ltd has just launched its new lightweight half mask, the FORCE 8™.  It is fully adjustable and is ergonomically designed to face-fit a wider range of head profiles.

The mask is fitted with JSP’s Typhoon™ Valve Technology – the extremely low exhale breathing resistance ensures hot air is expelled most efficiently whilst lowering CO2 build-up to give improved comfort and reduced wearer fatigue.  The mask is certified to EN 140:1998 Read more

ONLY STANDING FOR THE BEST

Highly slip resistant Grip Rock matting, supplied by international matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders Ltd, is being used at the Zaxos Grill in Vouliagmeni Square in Athens, Greece to provide kitchen workers with an anti-slip surface, even when covered with cooking oil and other liquids.

The matting has been laid alongside the food preparation and cooking areas in this popular souvlaki restaurant. 

Grip Rock is ideal for preparation areas, fast food outlets and other locations such as this where oils, spillages and dropped food constitute slip hazards. Read more

Handling airside safety underfoot

Vynagrip slip resistant matting, manufactured in the UK by Plastic Extruders Ltd, has been extensively installed airside in the baggage handling area of George Best Belfast City Airport.

 

The airport has grown significantly over the last few years and currently caters for over 2.5 million passengers a year. This has led to an increased Read more