articleA decade ago, few health and safety managers were required to be aware of risks associated with what are now known as lone workers. But as working practices have evolved so has the need for employers to consider the protection of their employers who work alone. Patrick Dealtry charts the rise of the lone worker protection industry and makes some predictions for the future.
newsBSI, the business standards company has recently published a new piece of guidance for use at the scene of motor accidents. BS 8599-2 Motor vehicle first aid kits – Part 2: Specification for the contents of motor vehicle first aid kits will bring existing UK regulations on first aid kits up to date.
productThe life of a 16 year old pupil was saved recently thanks to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) supplied by Martek Medical to a school in Romsey, Hampshire.
productA leading manufacturer of self-adhesive label materials has improved health, safety and environmental compliance after turning to online specialists Cedrec for expertise and production of a new legal register.
productIf the water temperature of an emergency safety shower is too hot or too cold, casualties are unlikely to remain under it for the minimum 15 minutes recommended for effective decontamination. The internationally recognised ANSI 358.1 2009 standard specifies a temperature range of between 16º-38º C.
productLytx Europe, a global leader in delivering driver safety and compliance solutions, has named Ian Peters of DS Smith as the winner of its International Driver of the Year Award for 2013.
productUK signalling manufacturer E2S Warning Signals has designed and developed a bespoke siren system to alert people nearby when an RNLI lifeboat is launching.
productEyecare eVouchers from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare have become even easier to purchase for Irish employers.
productCirrus Research is taking its Noise Doctor advisory clinic to the Safety & Health Expo where its team will offer advice, information and product demonstrations on a range of sound level meters, noise dosimeters, training courses and noise warning signs.
productEvac+Chair International’s latest evacuation chair, the 500 model, has a payload capacity of 228kgs/500lbs.
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