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Making an impact

Already taking the motorcycle world and impact sports market by storm, British company D30 claims to be leading and challenging the world of impact protection. The company will be at this year’s A+A Exhibition to showcase their technology and discuss how it is being incorporated into workplace personal protective equipment. Health & Safety Matters spoke to D30 to find out more

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The seven keys to Ergonomic production

Although increasing numbers of robots and machines on UK’s production lines have helped with difficult tasks, it is very clear that people remain a key and important resource. Ross Townshend, an expert in manual production systems at Bosch Rexroth, examines how to make people more productive by focusing on workstation ergonomics.

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Stanley Handling

New Stanley Handling managing director Alex Payne explains how safety is at the heart of a business revamp which includes a swathe of improved Robur products.

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Changing drug laws: Make sure you’re in the driving seat

Drug driving legislation introduced earlier this year and expected to come into force in 2014, allows police officers to perform a roadside saliva based drug test if they suspect a person’s driving has been influenced by drugs. Mark Burrup explains the implications for employers.

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PASMA Tower Week: Promoting the power of the tower

On November 11th-15th, PASMA Tower Week will be held nationally for the first time. Supported by Working Well Together, the HSE-sponsored national safety campaign, the focus will be on showing the distinct benefits of towers when it comes to safety, productivity and versatility – and, of course, cost effectiveness.

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These boots were made for working

Technology in safety footwear has changed considerably over the last few decades. Despite this, the premise for what is required has remained the same: comfort, protection and durability, explains Dr Martens.

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It pays to be prepared this winter

With the cold winter months almost upon us, it pays to be prepared when it comes to site safety. Dominic Proctor offers some top tips for staying safe on site this winter.

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Prepare for a shock

Every organisation should have access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), says Ian Couldwell of Martek Medical, who has worked with one organisation where introducing AEDs is thought to have saved more than 30 lives.

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