articleJasmeen Daji, campaigns communications co-ordinator at IOSH, provides an update on the work it has carried out over the past 18 months – with the help of cross-industry commitment – to minimise occupational risks of exposure to silica dust
productIntroducing the Quantifit Respirator Fit Tester, which Shawcity describes as the industry breakthrough in mask-fit technology. A portable unit designed to test half-face, full-face and gas masks, it tests in any environment as long as air is present and there is a power supply.
productWhen selecting a vacuum, it is important to look for robust, durable, steel models that feature high filtration standards and high airflow. To safely contain hazardous airborne particles, The Preparation Group offers three powerful vacuum models and a Pre-separator that feature Longopac Safe Bagging Systems, eliminating the need to empty a ‘bin’ as found on conventional dust extraction units.
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productThe new TSI PortaCount respirator fit testers have recently been added to BSRIA Instrument Solutions sales portfolio, with users able to test full and half face masks, SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) and disposables.
articleToday’s gas detection technology offers better protection than ever before but one often-overlooked issue in the industry is the regular bump testing of instruments and, crucially, how many users are unaware of the importance of this simple procedure or unsure how to do it. Shawcity explains more
productAccording to Scott Safety, here are seven things you need to know if you work with silica dust:
newsA construction company has been fined after it carried out unsafe and unlicensed asbestos removal during the refurbishment works in a junior school in Dursley.
articleInhalation of toxic gases can kill you. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you and your employees are breathing air that is safe and free of such gases. RPB Safety’s view is that testing breathing air every quarter is not enough, as the quality of your breathing air is subject to so many variables that can change in an instant. Here, the specialist in air supplied respirators, airline filters and monitoring equipment explains more
productMany people don’t know how critical the cleanliness of a fan filter can be to a fan and the process it is performing, says Air Control Industries.
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