newsAsbestos analyst fined for falsifying documents
An asbestos analyst has been fined after he falsified an asbestos air clearance certificate, following licensed asbestos removal in Manchester.
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articleDon’t let the dust settle…
Engineering and maintenance are two of the most hazardous industries, with huge potential for serious injuries if precautions are not taken to safeguard individuals working in them. Not least of these potential hazards are dust and fumes, both common by-products of these industries that can lead to significant harm to the worker’s respiratory system. Matthew Judson, JSP’s technical director explores the measures that can be taken.
articleAsbestos: the key to breathing easy
Of all the airborne hazards to be found in the workplace, asbestos remains one of the most insidious. With around 5000 people in the UK each year dying of asbestos-related illnesses (more than the number of people killed in Britain’s roads) the reputation of asbestos as the hidden killer remains intact and will do so until as many people as possible receive the correct training in how to identify and protect themselves and others.
productAnalysis key to abrasive blasting
Asbestos surveying and analysis specialist Lucion Environmental has reiterated the importance of effective personal monitoring strategies when abrasive blasting systems are used to remove residual asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
productProtective mask range
Disposable respirator manufacturer Alpha Solway is helping protect workers against the threat of breathing hazards with the launch of the Alpha Flow Series, which includes the UK’s first P3 charcoal filter.
articleThe Breathe Freely Campaign
The HSM Campaign Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and how you can get involved. This issue, we examine the BOHS’ Breathe Freely Campaign. Tracey Boyle, president of BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, explains how the Breathe Freely message has been gaining traction since its launch, and why safeguarding the lungs of the nation’s workers is so crucial to achieving a healthy working environment for everyone.
productFree ‘Joey Bags’
The benefits of using a spacer with an asthma inhaler are well documented but Adrian Gee-Turner from spacer manufacturer Medical Developments UK said: “For reasons of convenience the majority of asthmatics still apply their inhalers directly to the mouth, so we have developed two solutions.
productGas detection with 2-year runtime
Shawcity have announced two next generation products from two of the world’s leading manufacturers in gas detection, both designed to push the boundaries of personal, always-on gas detection.
productMask available in 3 sizes
JSP has introduced three sizes for its popular Force 8 Half-Mask to ensure a perfect fit and thus guarantee optimum protection for all wearers, wherever they are in the world.
productMultigas detector
The new MSA ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector provides real time event notification using Bluetooth connectivity. This tough and reliable 4-gas monitor with proven MSA XCell Sensors is claimed to be among the fastest in the world, and when paired with the MSA ALTAIR Connect app, can text alarm notifications to supervisors, team members or other users.
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