Articles

Serving up security

Jeremy Cassady, managing director at Securikey, looks at some of the safety and security hazards that are faced by those working in the food and drink processing industry, and explores the physical security solutions available that are specially designed to minimise risk in these challenging environments.

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You can’t put a price on safety

Richard Eady, director of electronic airflow control and monitor manufacturer and consultant, Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) says the installation of reliable health and safety equipment doesn’t have to cost the earth.

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On with the show

Safety and Health Expo will once again be flying the flag for UK and international OSH professionals at ExCeL London from 16 to 18 June, showcasing new products and training for the health and safety industry and bringing together thought leaders from across the industry to discuss policy, practice and legislation.

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CDM 2015

John Toms, director of asbestos, IOM Consulting, provides insight into companies’ obligations specific to asbestos and CDM 2015.

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Kick out convention

By their nature construction sites and the depots servicing them harbour many potential dangers. These sites require frequent deliveries of large, often heavy and bulky materials every day. Kevin Wilkinson, Catnic’s business development manager recognises that loading, checking and unloading these vehicles in a safe and compliant way presents its own challenges for those responsible for health and safety on site. He takes a look at what can be done.

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Staying safe at height

Accessing rooftop plant on construction sites opens up an array of health and safety issues. Joe Rose, technical marketing manager at Big Foot Systems, explains how a non-penetrative framework can provide the solution.

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A clean sweep

Dr Peter Barratt, technical manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene and Luke Rutterford, technical manager, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene, explain how maintaining a clean working environment is the foundation of any successful business.

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Should we clean our ductwork?

Facilities managers, property managers and employers often ask health and safety professionals whether they should clean their ductwork. Craig Booth, technical sales manager and founding chairman of the UK Ventilation Hygiene branch of the Building and Engineering Services Association, describes the legislative and standards background to cleaning ductwork.

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A day in the life of Mary Cameron

Each issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an occupational hygienist. This issue we talk to Mary Cameron, occupational hygienist at Air Tech ECS.

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