The LOcHER Project
The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and how you can get involved. This month we examine the LOcHER Project.
The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and how you can get involved. This month we examine the LOcHER Project.
Unintended movement of plant machinery occurs when inadvertent operation of a control such as a switch, lever or pedal occurs, causing unintended machine movement which can potentially cause serious injuries and fatalities. HSM explores a new publication which has been developed in conjunction with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), in a bid to prevent this from happening.
Bill Dawe of RS Components looks at the new regulations concerning hearing protection and how leading suppliers are helping to confine it to the past thanks to new products and support programmes.
JSP, Europe’s independent manufacturer of above-the-neck personal protective equipment (PPE), was first past the post in the UK and Europe after being awarded BSI Certification to the new PPE Regulation for a range of protective products.
Above the neck PPE specialist, Centurion has carried out extensive research that reveals style is the fourth major trigger for customers changing a helmet or brand, after cost, comfort, and change in company policy requirements.
The BSIF and HSM will be hosting an important seminar supporting BSIF members through the final months leading up to the PPE Regulation (EU)2016/425 becoming “Applicable” on 21st April 2018.
The prestigious BSIF Safety Awards recognise excellence within the safety industry, excellence in customer service, product innovation and have the key goal of improving occupational health and safety.
The 2017 BSIF Networking Day was held on Thursday 28th September at Oulton Hall, Rothwell near Leeds.
Casella, a new member of the Federation, reduces occupational health and environmental risks through a core competence in dust, noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation.
The implications of the OSHA standard in the United States will be felt around the world and, says Tim Turney, technical product manager at Casella, a uniform exposure limit applicable in Europe is likely.
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