articleWorking at height is obviously a dangerous business, but it’s not just the obvious risks that lead to accidents. Jeremy Dugan, EMEAI training leader at Honeywell Safety Products, explores some of the more unusual risks that working at height can present, and how safety managers can prepare for and protect their workers accordingly.
articleEven in 2016, falls from height remain one of the most common causes of injury and fatality at work, accounting for nearly 30% of injuries to workers. According to Latchways’ head of sales (UK and Ireland), Jonathan Seymour, a three pronged approach to fall protection is required: engineering innovation, compliance & regulations and representative test methods.
articleThe NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors).
newsBritish Telecommunications PLC has been fined after two of its employees were seriously injured in falls from height.
productDuplex manufactures and supplies commercial high-performance cleaning machines, hand-built in Italy and recognised throughout Europe and globally.
productZarges Mobile Work Platforms offer a range of working platforms designed for a wide variety of uses in both dry and wet conditions, indoors and outside.
productArco is set to debut the industry’s first ever full range of women’s hi-vis hazardwear at Safety & Health Expo 2016.
productThe Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA) has launched an advanced training course: Towers with Cantilevers.
productBonasystems, a specialist in cleaning and anti-slip products, services and consulting, has won a prestigious contract with Mitchells & Butlers plc to provide slip prevention solutions to 400 of its outlets.
productWorking at height specialist Eurosafe Solutions has responded to demand from facilities managers and contractors to provide a dedicated website where they can buy personal protective equipment (PPE).
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