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Evacuation equipment demonstrated

Evac+Chair International, a leading
supplier of emergency escape
equipment, will be exhibiting its
range of evacuation chairs – which
enable the mobility-impaired to
descend staircases in an emergency.

Visitors can ex

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Popular DSE software gets update

E-Learning provider EssentialSkillz
has launched an updated version of
its DSE risk assessment and training
software, ErgoWize. EssentialSkillz
describes its online DSE Workstation
risk assessment and training system
as

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Creating a monster

When the Löfstedt report was published at the end of November 2011 there was a general consensus that its conclusions were sensible.

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The Government’s approach

It was disappointing to see the approach that Prime Minister David Cameron took recently when he addressed business owners in Maidenhead, Berkshire during one of his PM Direct meetings.

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Reverse Auctions – bidding for your safety?

Following on from the extensive research of reverse and e-auctions within the NHS, The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) fully supports the British Healthcare Industries Association’s (BHIA) view, that reverse auctions and eauctions can adversely affect safety in the same way as these procurement activities also affect the health of patients in hospitals.

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Ask the HSE

Subject to Parliamentary approval, from 6 April only injuries that lead to a worker being off work for seven consecutive days, or unable to do work they would normally expected to do over this period, will need to be reported. Currently there is an over-three-day reporting requirement.

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Clearing snow and ice: Don’t be put off by myths

During cold weather spells there is much speculation about the rules and regulations governing the removal of snow and ice from both public and private properties and those who work in health and safety are often asked what is the right thing to do.

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FFE website for China

Manufacturer of infrared beam smoke detectors, Fire Fighting Enterprises has launched a new Chinese website. The site, at www.ffechina.com, makes it easier for customers in the region to find out about the company’s products, and access training and technical support documents.

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Heavy work

J D Neuhaus’s Profi TI series hoists are suitable for surface and underground working, operating off air pressures of 4 or 6 bar, with hydraulically operated units also available.

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