newsExperts welcome review of regulations and fire safety
“The Grenfell Tower tragedy must prompt a considerable step change in how fire risk in tower blocks is managed,” urged leading safety bodies in Britain.
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newsEngineering firm fined after health and safety failings
An engineering company has been fined after a 29-year-old worker was diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) – a condition causing tingling, pins and needles, numbness and pain in the affected person’s hands.
newsBakery fined £1m after death of contractor
A Hull based bakery has been fined following the death of self-employed electrical contractor who died following a fall from height.
newsBSI revises standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems
BSI, the business standards company, has revised its standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems. The standard, BS 5839-1:2017, covers the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around commercial buildings.
productPartnership expands PPE offerings
Following the announcement in October 2016 that the uvex safety group had acquired a substantial interest in HexArmor enabling its re-entry into the North American safety market, uvex and HexArmor are pleased to announce their partnership in the United Kingdom.
productRecognition for life-saving initiative
Lanes Group plc has been shortlisted for the UK Heart Safe Awards in recognition of its commitment to fund the installation of defibrillators in its workplaces and schools.
productTop accreditation awarded
Physical Digital has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
productNew vice president
The automation company Pilz from Ostfildern has completed the reorganisation of its international sales department. As the new vice president of sales international, Christian Erles works at the forefront of international sales activities.
productFloorcovering collection scoops award
The International Design Awards (IDA) fundamentally exists to recognise, rejoice and promote legendary design visionaries. It’s a set of ‘Design Oscars’ that truly celebrates the original and the best work in any given creative field.
productNew heights for safer cleaning
High-level vacuuming system SpaceVac has joined the line-up of innovative cleaning products provided by Denis Rawlins.
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