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productNew standard for forklifts
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 (mandatory from November 2017) is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present. Food production and storage operations, the chemical industry and many other manufacturing and logistics operations will be affected.
productSoloProtect approved against the updated Lone Worker British Standard
SoloProtect has become the first lone worker solution provider to be audited and approved by the NSI (National Security Inspectorate) against the updated version of BS 8484.
productApproved to certify non-electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas
Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, is now an approved International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive (IECEx) Certification Body and Test laboratory and can now provide global third party approval on non-electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas.
articleSentencing in construction: a new “squeezed middle”?
When the HSE recently published its annual statistics there was little surprise that construction remained an industry with a “statistically significantly higher” than average workplace injury rate. With around 6% of the nation’s workforce but almost one third of work related fatalities, enforcement in the sector remains a key HSE priority. But, asks Rhian Greaves, Clyde & Co’s SHE regulatory head of compliance & strategic support, how is this working in practice and what are the effects on a po
productDirector safety prosecutions triple
The number of company directors and senior managers prosecuted for health and safety offences has tripled over the past year, according to figures released by law firm Clyde & Co.
newsLions’ Lair panel unveiled
Western Business Exhibitions has unveiled the prestigious panel for next year’s Lions’ Lair sessions, taking place at the Health & Safety Event, Birmingham NEC on 21 to 23 March 2017.
articleA day in the life of Julian Dowson
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 Julian Dowson, director of Peritus Health Management.
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productUpdate to BS EN ISO 13849-1, third edition 2015 – standard for safety related controls on machines
The planned merger of EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 into IEC/ISO 17305 by the Joint Working Group JWG1 did not eventually come to pass, however, during the attempt an official request was made to alter the existing version of EN ISO 13849-1 which did take place in December 2015.
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