People who stand at assembly,
inspection, sorting, picking and
packing operations for more than 2-
3hrs a day can experience significant
physical stress and fatigue as a result.
Typical symptoms are swollen or
painful
To help overcome health problems
from prolonged standing at work,
employers can use anti-fatigue
matting. Zed Chex from Plastic
Extruders is designed to relieve
fatigue caused by long periods of
standing or walking on h
The British Standard for Lone
Working, BS8484, came into effect
on 30th September 09 and will
become a standard later this year.
Connexion2 believes its Identicom
and soloprotect ranges already
exceed the BS8484 stand
Every minute’s delay in treatment
following cardiac arrest reduces a
person’s chance of survival by 14 per
cent hence so many organisations
have invested in Automated External
Defibrillators (AEDs).
However work carri
Wolf Safety Lamp Company says its
new ATEX approved Wolflite XT
Handlamp, represents the most
significant Safety Handlamp
development for
over 25 years.
The Wolflite XT
incorporates the
latest LED
technology,
deli
Intelligent Corporate Eyecare (ICE)
has launched a single voucher,
covering both eye test and spectacles,
which can be passed electronically
from the employer directly to the
employee.
At a cost of just £25 for the enti
ATS Euromaster has become one of
the first national tyre specialists to be
accredited by SAFEcontractor, which
assesses the health & safety competency
of contractors and service providers.
The nature of ATS Euromaster’
Altius Vendor Assessment has been
successfully audited and accredited
by Safety Schemes In Procurement
(SSIP). This paves the way towards
further mutual recognition of
assessed contractors’ compliance
with CDM 2007 ACoP
Stanley Handling has launched the
2010 edition of its catalogue. Complementing
the company’s website, the
latest print version features around
25,000 product lines, many at
recession-busting prices.
Products are displ
Established in 1966, the 3M Aycliffe
factory is said to be a model of safety
excellence in manufacturing.
Products manufactured at the site
include respirators, powered and
supplied air products and systems for
protec
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