productThe impact of stricter guidelines
One year on from the biggest overhaul of UK Health & Safety regulations and much has changed with the introduction of ‘unlimited’ fines for offences.
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productQuick fixes for non-slip flooring
It is crucial to ensure that your property upholds health and safety regulations, not only to protect employees and the public from injury, but also to prevent you from facing expensive charges and fees.
productStay on top of new ladder standards
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there are approximately 622,000 cases of reportable work-related accidences occur in the UK each year. Such accidents often involve ladders.
productNext generation fibreglass steps
TB Davies Next generation fibreglass steps, developed to comply with the latest EN131-2:2010+A2:2017 standards, offer five sizes with Swingback and Platform variants.
productGiving control to rescuers from long distances
Speed is of paramount importance for suspended victims, before lack of circulation becomes critical.
productCSCS fall protection qualification
As of 1st October 2017, CITB requires that CSCS card applicants need to prove they have the training qualifications required for their job. Working with CITB, HCL Safety (MSA Britain) has developed and introduced a course dedicated to work at height safety installation for its employees – ‘HCL Fall Arrest Systems Training’.
newsPASMA Tower Safety Week returns
Working well with towers is the theme of this year’s PASMA Tower Safety Week which runs from 12 – 17 November 2017. Now in its fifth year, the campaign will again promote tower safety and good practice internationally via a series of events and activities designed to keep people safe.
productMatting catalogue
COBA Europe has published a new catalogue to promote its latest range of floor safety products. It includes a wide choice of anti-fatigue and slip-resistant matting options, as well as GRP sheets, stair treads and nosing, and PVC strip curtains.
productHorizontal lifeline system
Steadfast, the working at height safety specialist, has supplied and installed its KeeLine lifeline solution to Pik-a-Pak to provide effective fall protection for employees who access to the roofs for maintenance and inspection work.
productStepladder with anti-slip features
Ahead of the new European ladder safety legislation, EN 131-1 and 2, coming into force in January, Zarges has launched the R13 stepladder to encourage safer working at height.
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