PPE buyers urged to Check-Select-Protect
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSiF) is urging buyers and end users of PPE and safety equipment to follow a simple process when specifying products to ensure that they are fit for purpose.
Latest on UKCA marking
ON THE 20 June 2022 the Government published easements to the previous guidance on UKCA implementation, as per the information contained in the BSIF “Bulletin” of June 23rd 2022. That Government publication was of course general guidance and covered the range of manufactured goods which moved from the CE to the UKCA and UKNI regimes.
Casella announces acquisition by TSI Instruments
CASELLA HAS been acquired by TSI Instruments Ltd, a UK subsidiary of TSI Incorporated. Casella designs and manufactures innovative instruments and systems that protect workers from occupational and environmental health risks, with key specialisms in noise, dust and vibration monitoring.
Your guide to fire stopping installation
INDOOR FIRE can become seriously dangerous very quickly. With the proper fire stopping safety measures in place, you can limit the spread of fire, allowing time for a safe evacuation. Without them, however, a fire can grow into an out-of-control blaze, says London Fire Solutions.
Enabling smaller and safer medical devices
HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS are increasingly moving patients to home care settings to reduce the pressure on traditional healthcare facilities, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this has been a double-edged sword for medical device manufacturers. On one hand, it has meant a boom in the market for certain home medical devices, but it has also led to greater scrutiny of devices and increasingly stringent safety standards. Here, Andy Selvy, chief system designer at industrial heater manufacturer Watlow, explains how and why medical device manufacturing needs a new approach.
Pendulum tester or SlipAlert tester?
SLIPTEST USES both The Pendulum Tester and SlipAlert Tester to determine the slip resistance of a floor surface.
Five good reasons to switch to HVLS fans
HIGH VOLUME, Low Speed Fans (HVLS) are equipped with extra-large blades which rotate at a quiet, gentle rate. Here are five key benefits for your business:
Environmentally friendly anti-mist eye protection
MCR SAFETY has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of protective eyewear for over 60 years. They develop frames and lens technologies to achieve maximum performance and safety for wearers.
Fancy winning a brand new iPad?
PROTEX AI are looking for EHS professionals from all over the world to participate in a 5-minute survey on ‘Perceptions of AI amongst EHS professionals.’
Connected single gas detector
NOW AVAILABLE to order from Shawcity across the UK and Ireland, the new G6 from Blackline Safety is the latest exciting development in their connected technology range. With real-time data and an extended life span, this single gas detection wearable device also comes with cost-effective ownership options.
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