SKYGUARD SCOOP LONE WORKER HONOURS AT SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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skyguardifsecwinnerSkyguard have been recognised for their continued outstanding contribution to Lone Worker protection at the recent IFSEC Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2014, beating some tough competition in the ‘Best Deployment of Lone Worker Technology’ category. Presented at the prestigious Hilton Hotel on Park Lane in London attended by over 1,000 Security industry experts, Director Will Murray received the award on behalf of the company. Read more

SAFER BATTERY HANDLING FROM ENERSYS

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EnersysBattery HandlingSystemThe majority of lift trucks used in warehouses and factories are battery powered. This means that battery handling – including charging and changing – can be one of the most important day-to-day tasks. Battery and lift truck suppliers have made great strides in recent years to ensure these routine procedures are carried out quickly, efficiently and above all safely. Sooner or later a lift truck battery must be recharged. Charging in-situ can take too long in intensive applications and the only way Read more

Free e-book explaining the five biggest Noise at Work mistakes.

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Cirrusfree e-book explaining the five biggest Noise at Work mistakes made by employersNoise monitoring experts Cirrus Research have launched a free e-book explaining the five biggest Noise at Work mistakes made by employers.

It’s also a step-by-step guide to completing a Noise At Work Risk Assessment, taking you through the necessary regulations, pitfalls and potential noise monitoring instruments to get the job done.

Cirrus aims to take the pain out of the process with Read more

SVANTEK LAUNCHES SVAN MOBILE

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svantekmobileNew Android application offers remote operation of SVAN 977 and SVAN 979 sound level meters for environmental and occupational noise & vibration monitoring

Svantek (tel: 01296 682040; www.svantek.co.uk) – world leading manufacturer of occupational health and environmental noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation – has announced the launch of SvanMobile. This exciting new Android ‘app’ has been designed for use with the company’s high performance SVAN 977B and SVAN 979 sound level meters.

Using the built in Bluetooth functionality of the Android smartphone or tablet, Svantek’s SvanMobile allows remote operation of the company’s high performance SVAN 977B and SVAN 979 sound level meters when making general acoustic measurements or monitoring environmental and occupational noise and vibration. Users Read more

Cable Free Personal Noise Dosemeter

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PulsarcablefreenoiseCapture and assess your workers’ noise exposure ‘on the go’ Designed to perform in tough environments with no cables, controls or displays to damage. The dosemeter is self contained system housed in lightweight super resistant cone-shaped metal case and uniquely designed for noise measurement where a sound level meter is not practicable. Read more

WWEM 2014 to feature Gas Detection Zone

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WWEM2014The organisers of WWEM 2014, the Water Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring event (Telford, 5/6th November 2014), have announced that this year’s show will again feature a Gas Detection Zone following the popularity of this section at previous WWEM events.

The Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) is helping to organise the gas detection zone which will focus on new technology and products to detect hazards such as exposure to low oxygen levels in confined spaces and to toxic and flammable gases in the workplace.  Read more

Cirrus Research is THE ONE after appearing on prime time TV show

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CirrusOnoneShowWhen the BBC needed a noise expert to appear on their flagship The One Show, it didn’t take long for them to call on Cirrus Research.

The current affairs programme that goes out every week day evening at 7pm, was covering a story about movie etiquette, following on from a national survey that look at annoying habits when people are Read more

Cirrus Research offers “try before you buy” option to key markets

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CirrusNoise measurement experts Cirrus Research has re-launched its NoiseHire.com website as demand for its “try before you buy” option has soared in recent months.

The popular hire out service has been taken up by a variety of clients including independent noise consultants, local authorities, housing associations and health & safety managers from the occupational health, environmental and noise nuisance sectors.

The newly-launched service allows you to hire and try a range of Cirrus noise monitoring equipment to ensure the kit is the right fit for the task in hand. If a customer then chooses to go and buy the product they will get a 50% refund on the hire costs. For example, if they hired a Trojan² noise nuisance recorder for two weeks they would get one week’s hire fees refunded against the purchase price – a saving of £255. Read more

The Occupational Safety & Health Forum is back!

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OSHforumlogoThe Occupational Safety & Health Forum, being held on the 5th February 2015 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted, is a key event for Health & Safety professionals to source, sell, network and understand the trends that will determine the future of the industry.

The 2014 Forum saw over 45 delegates and 32 suppliers visiting and exhibiting, culminating in arranged meetings over one day and 2015 looks to be even bigger and better! Read more

GLOBUS LAUNCHES THE SHOWA 306 – A GLOVE FOR ALL SEASONS

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ShowaGloveGlobus, a leader in the protective glove market, has launched the innovative 306 glove (from the Showa brand) which provides the perfect balance between safety, dexterity, performance and value. The launch follows over a decade of research and development which focused on achieving the Utopian vision of a ‘glove for all seasons’.

Speaking about the launch, Steve Shale, Marketing Manager of Globus said, “The unpredictable nature of the British weather means that outdoor workers often face a multitude of conditions and ensuring hands remain comfortable when going from wet to dry conditions and vice versa is a considerable challenge whilst wearing the same glove. Unique to Globus in the UK and Ireland, the 306 is a revolutionary grip glove which overcomes this.” Read more