A difficult task easily answered by the Desksurfer

Published on October 3, 2026 in Working at height. Closed

DesksurferAbilityDesksurfer’s are manufactured by Ability International Limited and are designed and made in the UK to meet the requirements of Facility Engineers requiring safe access over desks, also away from desk when needed. The Desksurfer can be operated and used by one work person, is manoeuvrable and will go through normal doorways and into lifts.

Ability has a range of Desksurfer models providing reach heights from as low as 3m, to up as high as 6m. The most popular Desksurfers (Models 42UM & 42FM) provide reach heights up to 4.2m which cater for most office applications. The UM has an upright mast whilst the FM has a fold down mast, a useful function for flat packing the Desksurfer when transporting in vehicles. Continue reading...

CIRRUS RESEARCH GOING TO BE HEARD AT HEALTH & SAFETY NORTH 2015.

Published on September 18, 2026 in Noise & Vibration Control and Safety News. Closed

Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research have confirmed they will be exhibiting at this year’s Health & Safety North event at the Bolton Arena, October 7-8th, featuring its latest vibration monitoring product – The Revo.

Delegates visiting Cirrus Research at E6 will be able to speak to the team of fully trained noise specialists who will be showcasing the latest Cirrus products, designed and manufactured in the UK.

Key products that are being showcased this year include:

•REVO – Cirrus’ first vibration monitor, providing a simple and convenient way to measure, analyse and assess vibration data – ideal for assessing hard-arm or whole body vibration exposure. Continue reading...

The Latest Non-Confrontational Body Armour Design

Published on August 13, 2026 in PPE and Safety News. Closed

PPSShivizstabvestUK headquartered PPSS Group have now launched newly designed ‘Tabard Style’ stab resistant vests, aiming to improve the appearance of those wearing them.

We all know too well that some professionals wearing body armour can certainly sometimes be perceived as aggressive, confrontational or authoritative looking.

This doesn’t make us, the general public, feel any better when approached by such an officer, even when we are absolutely certain we have done no wrong.

Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group, says: “In general our customers within facility management, public Continue reading...

PAT ON THE BACK FOR APOLLO 500 AT ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND

Published on August 5, 2026 in Electrical Safety and Safety News. Closed

Seaward ElectronicAdvanced electrical testing technology is helping the UK’s leading college for those with sight loss maintain the highest standards of safety.

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is using the specialist Apollo 500 testers to verify the safety of all electrical equipment and appliances used by teaching staff and students at its Hereford campus.

RNC is the leading college for those aged 16 and over with visual impairments, helping over 120 students each year into further and higher education, the world of work and independent living. Continue reading...

The all new sit stand Motus range!

Published on July 26, 2026 in Ergonomics and Safety News. Closed

We have spent a long time looking for a desk which offers manufacturing excellence, great flexibility and design at an attractive price. We are delighted to introduce the Motus range. It is ideally suited to many applications such as home use, office, call centre or hot-desking. The standard specification includes a steel, height-adjustable frame, choice of top width between 1200mm-1800mm and programmable memory control. The memory control is a unique feature at this price. A 1600mm x 800mm desk, for example, is just £495 + VAT.

What is the advantage of a memory control? The obvious application would be in hot-desking or co-working applications, where preferences can be set for different tasks or activities. Continue reading...

SICK Safety Camera is a Versatile Light Curtain Alternative

Published on July 26, 2026 in Machine Safety and Safety News. Closed

SICK V300 Safety Camera 1stsafetynewsSICK UK has launched the V300 infra-red vision camera to offer a convenient and reliable Type 3 alternative to a safety guard light curtain in production and warehouse environments.

The ISO 13849-1 PLd compliant and competitively-priced SICK V300 has a resolution of 20mm and is suitable for protection of areas up to 1.5m by 1.5m, or more if synchronised as a multi-device unit.

“The V300 is an incredibly useful device,” comments Dr Martin Kidman, SICK UK machinery safety specialist. “It also solves the problem where a Type 2 light curtain now no longer meets the requirements for PLd applications and the change to a Type 4 light curtain is too expensive, or is clumsy and intrusive. Continue reading...

How to Safely Remove Disposable Gloves

Published on July 9, 2026 in Gloves, Hand Protection & Skin Care, PPE and Safety News. Closed

GLOBUS-BLOG-DISP-0615-ProcessDo your colleagues know how to remove their disposable gloves safely? A simple task, one might think, but it’s not a straight-forward procedure. One wrong move could end up with damage to the skin, not to mention contaminating the immediate surroundings! Therefore it’s really important to know how to remove gloves safely.

Read the latest Globus Hand Protection blog post and download your complimentary poster to help protect glove-wearers as well as your facility.

Plus there’s a useful video that you can use too ! CLICK HERE

Protect and Preserve with biodegradable gloves on World Environment Day

Published on June 3, 2026 in Gloves, Hand Protection & Skin Care, PPE and Safety News. Closed

GlobusGlobus, a world leader in protecting hands, is helping companies to protect and preserve the environment for World Environment Day on 5 June 2015. Qualifying businesses in the UK and Ireland can register to receive a free trial pair of biodegradable nitrile grip gloves up until Friday 12th June 2015 by going to the Globus website at http://www.globus.co.uk/worldenvironmentday. The United Nations’ ‘World Environment Day’ is promoted worldwide to raise awareness of environmental issues and to encourage political action. The theme Continue reading...

Cirrus Research ready to prescribe noise & vibration solutions at Safety & Health Expo 2015

Published on May 10, 2026 in Noise & Vibration Control, Safety & Health Expo 2015, Safety events and Safety News. Closed

Cirrus Research is taking its Noise Doctor product and advisory clinic to the Safety & Health Expo this June, when it opens its doors at the Excel in London.

Enjoying a highly visible position on Stand P2150 the team of experts will be offering advice, information and product demonstrations on a wide range of sound level meters, noise dosimeters and training courses.

And for the first time it will be showcasing the new REVO™ vibration monitor – the very latest product to come out of the Cirrus stable. Continue reading...

Cirrus Research Moves into Vibration Market with New Product

Published on May 10, 2026 in Noise & Vibration Control, Safety & Health Expo 2015, Safety events and Safety News. Closed

Noise measurement specialists Cirrus Research are moving in to the vibration detection market for the first time with the launch of its new RevoTM Vibration Meter.

The Revo provides a simple and convenient way to measure, analyse and assess vibration data – ideal for assessing Hard-Arm or Whole Body Vibration exposure.

It meets all the relevant industry standards such as ISO 5349 and European Directive 2002/44/EC as well as the ISO 8041:2005. It is also capable of measuring four channels simultaneously. Continue reading...

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