productPencil grinder reduces vibration risks
Master Abrasives has introduced the new ZIPP Air Tools micro die grinder range to the UK, also known as pencil grinders.
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productNoise and vibration monitoring
At Health & Safety North, Svantek will be showing a wide range of high performance noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation, including its SV103 personal vibration dosimeter and ATEX and IECEx Intrinsically Safe (IS) SV104 personal noise dosimeter for use in potentially explosive work environments.
articleThe wonder of wearables
Like most industries, the health and safety sector is adapting when it comes to advances in technology. Companies are constantly competing for the most viable method of incorporating technology into smaller, more affordable devices in an attempt to stay ahead of the curve. HSM asks Andy Mee, technical director at HAVi why many health and safety service providers are looking at ways to properly take advantage of this ‘technological revolution’.
productHAV technology put to the test
Reactec has revealed research which confirms that its new HAVwear technology provides a representative measure of vibration risk experienced by a tool operator and, for the first time, the ability to understand what is actually happening during live tool use.
productErgonomic sander gets smarter
Mirka is upgrading its DEROS sander with the latest technology to safeguard users from HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome).
productOutdoor noise and vibration monitoring
Svantek has launched SV 258 PRO, an outdoor noise and vibration monitoring station with a more compact and lightweight design.
newsCouncil fined £250,000 for not protecting worker’s health
Thanet District Council has been fined after a worker was left with permanent injured after being diagnosed with hard arm vibration (HAV).
productSvantek’s new vibration & noise outdoor monitoring station offers compact, lightweight design
Portable, battery powered system ideal for construction site monitoring, tunnelling and blasting applications.
product42% increase in HAVS non-compliances
BSG (Building Safety Group), which describes itself as the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 42% rise in the number of Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) non-compliances recorded through site inspections.
productNoise & vibration monitoring
At The Health & Safety Event, Svantek will be showing a wide range of high performance noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation, including its SV103 personal vibration dosimeter and ATEX and IECEx Intrinsically Safe (IS) SV104 personal noise dosimeter for use in potentially explosive work environments.
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