Pollution hot-spots
Situated in the south west of Wales, Carmarthenshire’s air quality is predominantly good.
Situated in the south west of Wales, Carmarthenshire’s air quality is predominantly good.
Designed as a ‘go to’ guide for anyone working with hazardous materials, the DENIOS App provides the latest news and information on legislation and regulations, handy tips and hints on how to store and handle hazardous materials safely and much more.
Karen McDonnell, occupational safety and health policy adviser at The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), discusses the hazards and risks associated with workplace transport.
The interface between man and machine remains one of the biggest hazards on the modern construction site and whilst segregation of people and plant is the preferred option this is not always possible.
Communicare 247, formerly Argyll Lone Worker, offers a range of products which can track the movements of lone workers – and, because they are BS8484 certified, the company says they can guarantee a police response if an alarm is raised.
Fluke has expanded the Fluke Connect system with the new Ti90 and Ti95 Thermal Cameras with wireless connectivity making them suitable for maintenance, troubleshooting, and HVAC/R technicians, electricians, and facility managers who need to collaborate and share measurements with others in their team.
First Response Training and Consultancy Services which provides a wide range of workplace health and safety and first aid training courses has welcomed a new managing director.
As the global search for oil, gas and other natural resources reaches increasingly inhospitable environments, contractors must source equipment that can withstand and operate reliably in extreme environmental conditions. Taking the example of safety showers Janet Dickinson looks at some of the environmental factors oil, gas and utility plants need to take into consideration when specifying their safety equipment.
The UK is renowned for its rich heritage in hosting outdoor festivals, yet they create challenges when it comes to health & safety and noise.
Those considering a new piece of measurement or monitoring equipment may be interested in taking advantage of Castle Group’s “Try Before You Buy” scheme.
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