productImprove abrasive safety without compromising productivity
3M ABRASIVE Safety says its 3M Cubitron II engineered abrasives can help mitigate risks from hand-arm vibration, airborne particles and noise hazards.
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blogGas leak hazards: the development of safety and sustainable strategies
Refrigeration gas plays a critical role in many facilities and in many sectors, most commonly in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These systems operate to maintain equipment’s cooling or heating capacity. Shaun Evers discusses the inherent risks of refrigerant leaks, ongoing health and safety concerns, and the latest gas detection and alarm system technology that leading businesses are adopting.
productProtecting against benzene exposure
ION SCIENCE says it is an expert in protecting against benzene exposure. Working with a variety of industries that use benzene in their applications, ION Science has developed an experienced team who are able to advise, protect and manage benzene exposure in a range of situations.
productNew AX filter for chemical markets
WHEN CLEANSPACE launched its powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), they were seen as a game-changer for workers that are exposed to harmful contaminants such as coal dust, silica and welding fumes.
newsWorker diagnosed with occupational asthma
LANTERN ENGINEERING Ltd was sentenced for health breaches after workers were exposed to metal working fluid (MWF). MWF is hazardous to health, and exposure can cause health conditions including irritation of the skin/dermatitis, occupational asthma, bronchitis and irritation of the upper respiratory tract.
productRespiratory protection crackdown
HSE INSPECTORS will be targeting construction firms from 4 October 2021 to ensure health standards are up to scratch. Inspections will focus on control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica, asbestos and wood dust.
productThe next generation in SCBA
DRÄGER HAS launched the Dräger PSS AirBoss, the next generation in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for emergency service teams.
newsHSE cracks down on dust
HSE INSPECTORS across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.
newsWHO slashes air quality limits
AIR POLLUTION is the UK’s largest environmental health risk, greater than obesity and smoking, leading to 40,000 early deaths a year and costs the UK economy a staggering £20 billion annually.
articleNo room for error
There really is no room for error when it comes to using the correct gas monitoring equipment in a confined space. Kelly Rose was joined on a webinar by Tony Pereira and Doug Kemp who are experts in this field.
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