Advanced’s Fire Panels Nominated for Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Award

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advanced-health-and-safety-awardAdvanced’s MxPro 5 fire panel range has been nominated for the Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Awards 2017.

“We’re delighted to be nominated for this award for the second year in a row,” commented Aston Bowles, Advanced’s Marketing Manager. “MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire panel. It enjoys a reputation for performance, quality and ease-of-use that is unmatched and has been installed across the UK and beyond in some of the most prestigious and challenging locations.” Read more

Cirrus Research celebrate largest overseas order in history of the company

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Cirrus Research has secured the biggest order in its 46-year history, supplying noise monitoring equipment to an Indian police force.

The Yorkshire-based noise monitoring specialists, which manufactures and supplies a range of personal and environmental noise monitoring devices, clinched two contracts almost simultaneously after a tough international tender process.

The team is supplying the Maharashtra Police force in India with 627 of its Optimus Red sound level meters, all due to be shipped out before Christmas.

Maharashtra Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for the Indian state and is headquartered in Mumbai. It is one of the largest police forces in the country with over 190,000 officers, made up of around 35 district police units. Maharashtra is in the western region of India, the third-largest state with the world’s second-most populated regions. It has over 112 million inhabitants with Mumbai alone home to 18 million residents.

The Optimus Red kits will be used for a variety of functions, including the monitoring of noise pollution on the region’s cityscapes, congested roads, as well as at festivals and street celebrations. The Optimus Red was selected as it is perfectly suited to the multitude of tasks ahead.

Key functionality: Fast, Slow & Impulse Time Weightings; dB(A), dB(C) and dB(Z) phentermine online nz Frequency Weightings included; real-time 1:1 Octave Band Filters (optional); VoiceTagTM voice note recording; AuditStoreTM measurement verification; high resolution colour OLED display and back-lit keypad; measures up to 140dB(A) and 143dB(C) peak with a single 120dB measurement range; pause & back erase as standard; 4GB memory with the option of expanding up to 32GB and a long battery life.

Said Cirrus Research Managing Director Daren Wallis: “This is a very significant order for us, the largest ever received in our history. The fact we had less than 4 four weeks to send out the first consignment was challenging but we managed to turn it around, which led to the second order following on immediately.

“We are a global company that supplies noise monitoring equipment around the world and we’re delighted to be furthering our work with the Indian police authorities who are making a substantial investment to tackle the issue of noise pollution across their vast and very diverse regions.”

With more than 45 years’ experience, Cirrus Research, develop, manufacture and supply their leading range of noise monitoring products to clients across the globe, including the UK, Europe, the Americas, Far East and Australia.

Daren is pictured with Cirrus’ Export Sales Manager Jonathan Phillips.

Falls from height

Falls from height

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Every year hundreds of accidents and incidents are recorded as a result of working at height activities. Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries in the U.K. and accounted for nearly three in ten fatal injuries to workers (41 out of 142) and almost half of fatal falls took place in construction (20 out of 41 fatal fall injuries) during 2014/15.
MRS Training & Rescue is a leading nationwide (ISO 9001:2000 approved) Health & Safety training provider to many businesses and industries throughout the U.K. They offer first class facilities to deliver a range of key height related training courses for people who are engaged in this safety critical work.

Work at height means work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. Some work places are fairly

obvious, for example if you are working on a roof or ladder, others may be less obvious, for example if you could fall into a hole in the ground.

Employers and those in control of any work at height activity must make sure the work is properly planned, supervised and carried out safely. This includes using the right type of equipment for working at height and ensuring that any people engaged in the work are ‘competent’.

How do you decide if someone is ‘competent’ to work at height?

Employers should make sure that people have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to perform the task, or, if they are being trained, that they work under the supervision of somebody competent to do it.

MRS Training & Rescue is a leading nationwide (ISO 9001:2000 approved) Health & Safety training provider to many businesses and industries throughout the U.K. They offer first class facilities to deliver a range of key height related training courses for people who are engaged in this safety critical work.

The company are approved by Renewable UK (RUK) and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) for the range of courses available to the renewable industry. The training provided was recognised when the company recently won the ‘Green Energy Award’ for contribution to skills.

Training Centre Manager, Errol Parrish said ‘’we offer realistic training in a safe environment, where our facilities include a specially designed phentermine 37.5 mg training tower which provides our clients with the most realistic scenarios possible. We are engaging with organisations and key stakeholders to highlight the courses available to help to develop skills to enable people to work safely at height across all sectors”.

Working safely at height may not require the use of complex equipment and procedures as a suitable solution, take a sensible approach when considering precautions for work at height. There may be some low-risk situations where common sense tells you no particular precautions are necessary and the law recognises this.

There is a common misconception that ladders and stepladders are banned, but this is not the case. There are many situations where a ladder is the most suitable equipment for working at height.

Before working at height you must work through three simple steps:

  1. Avoid work at height where it is reasonably practicable to do so;
  2. Where work at height cannot be avoided, prevent falls using either an existing place of work that is already safe or the right type of equipment;
  3. Minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, by using the right type of equipment where the risk cannot be eliminated.

In the case of low-risk, such as using ladders for short duration periods, competence requirements may be no more than making sure employees receive instruction on how to use the equipment safely (eg how to tie a ladder properly) and appropriate training. Training often takes place on the job, it does not always take place in a classroom.

When a more technical level of competence is required, for example when working on towers, high platforms, roofs etc. with the use of working at height safety equipment, such as fall arrest and fall restraint devices, safety harnesses, work positioning lanyards, descenders and rescue equipment, then a more advanced appropriate level of training would be required.

Errol added ‘’MRS Training & Rescue realise that can no single solution is fit for all working at height situations, therefore we also offer bespoke courses by working closely with our clients to design and develop training to specifically to meet their needs, always with safety, quality and professionalism at the forefront of our minds’’.

You can find out more about MRS Training & Rescue by visiting their web site at www.mrsl.co.uk or by calling Errol on 01383 510766.

 

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Cirrus Research launch new App for doseBadge 5

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Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research has launched a new wireless App to enhance the features of its latest personal dosimeter, the doseBadge5.  Already boasting a host of new advances, the doseBadge5 has now enhanced wireless technology to allow the instrument to communicate remotely with the doseBadge5 Wand and the dBLink App.

 The doseBadge5 Wand allows instruments to be started and stopped without disturbing the wearer and view measurement information via a mobile phone or IOS or Android controlled device.

 If the doseBadge5 is running, the current measurement information can be display, allowing mid-shift readings to be obtained. If stopped, the doseBadge5, any stored measurements can still be reviewed.

The dBLink App for Android allows the doseBadge5 units to be configured, measurement information viewed and measurements started and stopped. 

Full configuration of the instruments can also be carried out through the App including the set-up of integrators and measurement timers.

This latest App adds to a range of new capabilities for the market leading device which was developed by the in-house R&D team and launched earlier this year. It has a wide range of new USPs including data-logging facilities that can be specified down to the second, rather than the previous one-minute window.

The doseBadge5 also has intelligent charging with the device controlling its own charger to combat overcharging so it can prolong battery life to more than 12 hours, and includes an anti-tamper and vibration phentermine no prescription diet pills device to cut down on anomalies.

To give users complete control over your noise assessments, the doseBadge5 allows measurements to be started and stopped automatically at pre-set times using the Scheduled Measurements function. The start time, duration and end time of a measurement can be set either in the NoiseTools software or in the dBLink App, giving you complete control over when measurement data is gathered.

If required, measurements can be paused to allow for lunch breaks or rest periods that should not be included in the overall measurement data. Up to three timed periods can be defined for each day and the timers enabled or disabled for specific days of the week. If the doseBadge5 is on the Dock being charged, timed measurement periods are ignored but as soon as badge is removed from the Dock, the timers are activated.

This allows the doseBadge5 to be deployed to remote sites or to locations where there is no access to a doseBadge5 Wand or the dBLink App.

Thomas Shelton, Cirrus Research Marketing Manager, said: “The latest app means the doseBadge5 is even more user friendly and taking the measurements no longer means disturbing the wearer. It gives more flexibility in terms of when and where the measurements are taken without compromising the accuracy of the readings.” 

Speaking of special offers – new deal on Trojan2 Noise Nuisance Recorder

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Cirrus Research’s best-selling Trojan noise nuisance recorder is even better value for money with a year-end special offer now available.

With a host of new innovations included as standard, any Trojan2 orders received before December 31, 2016, will also receive a free, high quality, active loud speaker for playback purposes and a 15% discount of calibration services, guaranteed for two years.

Overall the package is worth up to £500.

Trojan2 also offers end users a raft of features and functions and coupled with its upgraded software, measurements can be made over longer periods of time.

“It has been designed to meet the needs of Environmental Health Officers, Housing Associations and anyone who needs to measure, monitor and record noise nuisance,” said Tom Shelton, Cirrus Research Marketing Manager.

“This special offer means there are even more savings to be made against the overall kit, so it represents fantastic value for money.

Trojan2 user Jill Edmondson, in Wakefield Council’s Communities Environmental Health Department agreed: “The recordings are invaluable when an officer has to approach the subject of the complaint and if necessary show them the evidence of noise nuisance.” she said. “The Trojan is particularly invaluable when the noise nuisance is sporadic. “It gives us a very clear picture of what is going on.” 

Trojan2 offers high quality, high resolution audio recording as standard using a 16bit/16kHz uncompressed WAV file. This gives plenty of frequency range (up to 8kHz) and a wide dynamic range (up to 96dB) so audio recordings can handle both high and low levels with no loss of quality.”

Another key feature is the Wireless remote control and 4GB memory. This is usually more than enough for most applications but it can be expanded with a 32GB option.

The AuditStore function in the Trojan2 also guarantees the chain of data from the instrument to the software, a useful feature if you need to present measurements and recordings as evidence.

Other noise monitoring must-haves included on the Trojan2 are Pre & Post Trigger options for audio recording that can be set as needed. The pre-trigger can be up to 30 seconds and post-trigger up to 60 seconds.

All the software buy phentermine 37.5 online cheap provided is licence-free with NoiseTools supplied as standard, free of charge and without any installation or licensing restrictions. This means customers can install it onto many desktops, laptops or servers as necessary at no extra cost. Updates are free of charge.

The Trojan2 is designed to be mains powered with secure cables, but it will switch to its own internal batteries if the mains power is lost. Another important feature is that when power is restored, the noise nuisance recorder will start up again and continue to operate. The Trojan2 will automatically restart when the mains power is restored even if its internal batteries are flat.

Other modifications to make life easier for the end user include:

• Quicker and simpler removal of the cables for transport and storage

• Less cables to connect to the sound level meter

• More space in the case for storing accessories

• A simple way to add a wired hand switch if needed

The Trojan2 is designed, manufactured & supported in the UK and backed by a 15-year warranty

 

NOISETOOLS SOFTWARE:

The software is a key part of the Trojan2 system and provides the ability to download measurements and recordings, view data and replay audio files directly from any PC. The measurements are stored in a simple tree structure so information is easy to find and data can be tagged with a place, person or project to organise the information for later analysis.

If necessary, replaying the audio recordings through speakers, NoiseTools has a calibration system built-in that lets the customer adjust the levels to accurately represent those at the time of the recording. NoiseTools can also be used with noise measurements and audio recordings made in either Noise Nuisance mode or Hand-held mode and provides a powerful set of tools to view, analyse and store information.

 

TECHNICAL SPEC:

• High resolution colour OLED screen with backlit keypad

• Repeating measurements for environmental noise monitoring120dB dynamic range in a single span

• 4GB memory with 32GB option

• Simultaneous measurement of all parameters

• 16bit/16kHz or 32bit/96kHz audio recording

• Option of real-time 1:1 & 1:3 octave band filters from 6.3Hz

• AuditStore™, Acoustic Fingerprint™ & NoiseTools as standard

• Compatible with the CK:670 Outdoor Measurement Kit

SHOWA 377-IP SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN REDUCING WORKPLACE HAND INJURIES

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Globus is set to further strengthen its position as a leading provider of hand protection solutions with the launch of the high performance impact-resistant SHOWA 377-IP nitrile foam grip glove.
Designed to protect workers across a range of industries including oil and gas, construction, rail, mining, logistics and utilities that face the risk of impact-related hand injuries, the new SHOWA 377-IP glove combines impact protection with wet and dry grip performance, durability, comfort and dexterity.
Thanks to its revolutionary design, the back of the hands, knuckles and fingers are protected by SHOWA’s fully integrated and highly flexible Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) shields that absorb and dissipate the force of an impact, significantly reducing the threat of injuries. Flex points have also been built-in to the TPR shields so that when the hands are gripping tightly, the shields aren’t ‘opened up’ safeguarding the bones against potential impact exposure.
On the palm, SHOWA’s patented nitrile foam grip technology – which extends to the fingertips – disperses liquids including oil, grease and water to deliver outstanding grip in wet and slippery conditions. The additional underlying layer of durable film nitrile bolsters protection to the entire hand.
The result is a glove ideally suited to anyone working in physically demanding environments with wet handling conditions where impact risks exist.
“The SHOWA 377-IP glove fills a real gap in the market that currently exists where there are impact risks to workers’ hands. You only have to look at the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive to see how risk-exposed the hands are – in particular from handling and ‘struck-by’ impact injuries. Handling injuries remain the single biggest cause of over 7-day injuries in the UK*, with ‘struck-by’ injuries the fourth phentermine 37.5 with prescription largest cause,” said Globus Marketing Manager Steve Shale.
“The development of the SHOWA 377-IP provides the perfect balance of impact protection, wet and dry grip, hand flexibility and liquid resistance. It also overcomes any lack of finger flexibility that can be evident in other impact protection gloves. Feedback from workers thus far has been extremely positive, many being impressed with the levels of grip and protection it offers whilst working in oil-based mud and when concreting.” he added.
In addition to its physical attributes, the new SHOWA 377-IP provides wider user benefits including:
Durability – the palm is more abrasion resistant compared to traditional synthetic leather
Ergonomic Design – provides comfort for extended wear and reduced hand fatigue. Designed using SHOWA’s patented manufacturing processes resulting in a glove style that mimics the natural curvature of the hand.
Bright Blue and Green Colour – users benefit from a highly visibly glove which can help safety in poorly-lit or gloomy working environments. This increases the awareness of the users’ hands by others.
Grip – excellent and proven grip performance in oily, wet and dry environments thanks to SHOWA’s patented nitrile foam coating to the palm and fingertips.
Flexibility and Tactility – has the flexibility and dexterity that workers really like leading to increased wearer compliance and greater worker efficiency.
Part of the Renowned Family of Patented SHOWA Nitrile Foam Grip Gloves – SHOWA 377-IP is an addition to a product family with an impressive legacy. Gloves featuring the same SHOWA patented nitrile foam grip technology (SHOWA 377, 379, 477 and S-TEX 376) are already trusted extensively by workers across a range of industries.
For more information on the new SHOWA 377-IP gloves visit www.globus.co.uk, email sales@globus.co.uk or call 0161 877 4747.

Cirrus Research to showcase doseBadge® 5 at H&SNorth 2016

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Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research will be showcasing its doseBadge5 at Health & Safety North at Bolton Arena, October 12-13.

Offering a host of new features, the latest addition to the doseBadge range will be on the H36 stand, giving delegates the chance to see and experience the latest model for the first time.

The doseBadge5 has been developed by the in-house R&D team, following on from the doseBadge IV that was introduced in 2007.

Its compact size hosts a wealth of new future-proof technology but still offers the same tried and tested features that have set the doseBadge apart since its debut in 1996.

The doseBadge5 arrives in the year that Cirrus Research celebrates 20 years since it brought the first doseBadge to market – having sold an incredible 20,000 units worldwide since then.

The latest model has a wide range of new USPs including: increased wireless technology so the doseBadge can be connected via a mobile phone or App on a IOS or Android controlled device; with information being downloaded even quicker using this type of technology.

The doseBadge5 unit is now even more slimline boasting detailed data-logging facilities that can be specified down to the second, rather than the previous one-minute window.

It also has intelligent charging with the device controlling its own charger to combat overcharging so it can prolong battery life to more than 12 hours and now includes an anti-tamper and vibration device to cut down on anomalies.

To give users complete control buy phentermine 37.5 mg with no prescription over your noise assessments, the doseBadge5 allows measurements to be started and stopped automatically at preset times using the Scheduled Measurements function. The start time, duration and end time of a measurement can be set either in the NoiseTools software or in the dBLink App, giving you complete control over when measurement data is gathered.

If required, measurements can be paused to allow for lunch breaks or rest periods that should not be included in the overall measurement data. Up to three timed periods can be defined for each day and the timers enabled or disabled for specific days of the week. If the doseBadge5 is on the Dock being charged, timed measurement periods are ignored but as soon as badge is removed from the Dock, the timers are activated.

This allows the doseBadge5 to be deployed to remote sites or to locations where there is no access to a doseBadge5 Wand or the dBLink App.

Thomas Shelton, Marketing Manager, said: “The response we have had to the doseBadge5 has been fantastic and we expect a similar reception in Bolton. There will also be special offers available over the two days for both new and existing clients to take advantage of, as well as Cirrus’ other noise and vibration products being showcased.”

As well as the doseBadge5, the Cirrus team will also be demonstrating Optimus sound level meter range as well as the Revo vibration meter for hand-arm and whole body measuring that only came to market in 2015.

Lone Worker Safety Again Key Focus Of Annual Conference

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The highly regarded LONE WORKER SAFETY 2017 Expo is taking place on Tuesday 28th March 2017. It is the only event specifically staged for lone workers and has been growing in popularity since its launch over six years ago.
This annual event features several passionate conference speakers who are widely respected true experts in their chosen fields.
All exhibitors, which include firms specialising in lone worker security technology and devices, as well as personal protection training and other types of risk management, will equally ensure this event becomes a source of extremely valuable and relevant information.

Over the recent years the LONE WORKER SAFETY Expo has also become a very useful and highly respected platform for professionals to exchange information, recommendations and codes of practice in reference to all aspects of lone worker protection.
Why is the issue of lone worker protection of such great importance?
Robert Kaiser, Organiser and Chair of this annual event states: “According to several studies and research projects a high percentage of workers are concerned about facing verbal aggression, hostility or physical conflict.”
“Everyone responsible for lone worker protection must understand all legal responsibilities to their workforce, as well as all legal, financial and moral consequences if this matter has not been phentermine 37.5 mg used given full attention.”
“The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and other laws do not make it illegal for employees to work alone, but they do place a responsibility on the employer to ensure that it is safe for them to do so.”
Employers are responsible not just for their own employees but also for others who are affected by their work activities such as self-employed individuals and contractors.
However, Robert Kaiser is also keen to point out that those who work alone also have a responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves and others affected by their working activities. This includes co-operating with employers to ensure that their legal responsibilities are met.
“The knowledge provided by all speakers and the carefully selected products highlighted by all exhibitors can make a real difference in the life of a lone worker. It can make the difference of coming home safely after a hard day at work or not coming home at all.”
Further details of this event can be obtained on the event’s website:www.loneworkersafetyexpo.com or by email info@loneworkersafetyexpo.com

 

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Cirrus Research reveals exclusive offer for new doseBadge® Mark V orders

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Cirrus Research Dose BadgeNoise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research have unveiled some of the USPs and an exclusive offer for clients who order the new doseBadge® Mark V. 

Offering a host of new features, the latest addition to the dosebadge range was showcased at the recent SHexpo 2016, giving delegates the chance to see and experience the latest model for the first time.

Following on from the successful three day event Cirrus is now offering the first 20 orders that are placed for the Mark V will also receive a brand new Android tablet as part of their package. Read more

Cirrus Research to unveil new doseBadge® Mark V at SHExpo 2016

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Cirrus ResearchNoise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research will be exclusively unveiling its much-anticipated doseBadge® Mark V at SHExpo 2016, June 21-23.

Offering a host of new features, the latest addition to the dosebadge range will be showcased at the Q2050 stand, giving delegates the chance to see and experience the latest model for the first time.

The Mark V has been developed by the in-house R&D team, following on from the doseBadge IV that was introduced in 2007. Its compact size hosts a wealth of new future-proof technology but still Read more