THE UK will import 72% of gas requirements by 2030 and liquifying gas for import is hugely energy intensive, so importing our gas requirements increases global carbon emissions, explains Miles Hillmann of Fosse Liquitrol.

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Safe evacuation for all is imperative and evacuation plans need to consider the design of the building and the occupants inside. Colin Moore looks at the options for individuals needing assistance.

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As asecos celebrates its 25-year anniversary, Mark Sennett visits their impressive newly expanded headquarters in Gründau, Germany and asks Sascha Kunkel how the company is raising awareness of the risks associated with hazardous materials and helping to create safer workplaces.

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Fire Safety North returns to EventCity in Manchester on 8-9 October for the third consecutive year, boasting a wealth of free educational content and live demonstrations.

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Wireless fire alarm systems play a major role during the development of construction sites and Bradley Markham believes fires on site can be minimised by investing in wireless fire alarm systems.

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There are many methods for rescuing workers trapped in confined spaces and Andy Williams gives an insight into the different methods of extraction from a difficult space.

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Chris Stanley stresses the importance of underfoot safety in premises, which is not just about slip and trip prevention, but is also about employee comfort and wellbeing.

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HSM managing editor Mark Sennett puts some questions to Dame Judith Hackitt to find out how her independent review of the Building Regulations and fire safety has been received and what's next for her.

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After many years of successful application BAFE’s fire-extinguisher maintenance and service scheme (SP101) has recently been revised. General manager Stephen Adams explains the changes

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Arc Flash Protection specialist, ProGARM, in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has commissioned a new study into electrical safety across UK industry in a bid to shine a spotlight on the potentially life changing and threatening risks of Arc Flash. Alarmingly, it reveals not only a lack of awareness at every level to current safety standards governing Arc Flash, but an apparent failure from employers to properly educate staff about this high-risk threat.

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As winter creeps up on us, norovirus outbreaks and flu epidemics occur more frequently, ensuring best hygiene practice is vital. Dr Peter Barratt, technical manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene explains how good hand hygiene can lead to increased employee wellbeing, and most importantly, is a simple way to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

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Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Software examines how new advances in technology could have the potential to transform the approach to workplace safety,

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Upcoming changes to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR1999) will no doubt put radon on the radar for many businesses, as the UK looks to reduce the maximum levels of radon permissible in the workplace. With the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) also planning to overhaul how organisations notify the watchdog of unsafe levels of exposure, Ian Mitchell, principal consultant – radon at Bureau Veritas, examines the potential impact of the reforms and why companies must act now to comply with

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The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and how you can get involved. This month we examine the LOcHER Project.

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Maureen Kelso, head of standards & verification at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), takes a look at the causes of slips, trips and falls and how to reduce the risks.

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Laws do not stipulate you must have evacuation chairs, however, there are requirements for responsible persons, as determined by legislation, to ensure suitable and sufficient procedures are in place to ensure the safe evacuation of all users of their premises in the event of an emergency - without the dependence on the emergency services.

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With any emergency, it’s about getting everyone out of a building safely during evacuation as managing director at Evac+Chair International, Gerard Wallace, explains.

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The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 20-21 September 2017. HSM takes a look at what visitors can expect.

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Safety & Health Expo returns to London ExCeL on the 20-22 June 2017, providing visitors with the chance to see health and safety associations, manufacturers, distributors, consultants and renowned experts. HSM discovers what's on offer.

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The threat and consequences of fire in any building are serious, but historic structures pose a particularly complex challenge for the people and systems charged with protecting them. Aston Bowles, marketing manager at Advanced explores the options.

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Understand your risk better by trusting Cardinus to carry out your insurance risk surveys with our nationwide team of surveyors.

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Skipper is the unique way to cordon off any area, creating safer environments with high visibility retractable 9m tape.

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Our online driver training e-learning software Safe Driving Plus was made to help fleet drivers stay safe on the road, as well as offering driver risk assessment and other key training to reduce fleet risk.

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Command and signalling devices are highly important devices at the man-machine interface in industrial applications.

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Our publications have sold thousands of copies and they currently being used at various levels including as a key training material for large organisations. Written by leading professionals in the field titles include, Risk-led Safety, Evidence-driven Management, Affective Safety Management (ASM) Handbook and Driving Safely Handbook.

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Keep cylinders secure...

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We offer flexible health and safety consultancy from a team of highly qualified and experienced safety professionals to help your organisation manage health and safety more effectively.

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The Skipper road cone is a revolutionary two-piece cone that outperforms its competitors in all areas.

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Actuated by physical contact, tactile safety monitoring devices stop the hazardous movement. The diversity of applications requires constructively different devices.

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The First Aid at Work course is designed to help employers meet legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and is formally certificated by the First Aid Industry Body (F.A.I.B. approved).

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Regular property insurance valuations are vital to avoid the consequences of underinsurance should the worst happen. Make sure you’re covered with our expert, independent valuations.

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The Cygnus control panel combines simple installation and user control with optimum performance.

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Everything on one handle. Less is more - that is the principle according to which Schmersal has designed the safety door handle series

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We offer a complete solution to help you manage all elements of Display Screen Equipment compliance programme across your organisation.

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Position switches with safety function are suitable for sliding and hinged safety guards which need to be closed to ensure the necessary operational security.

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