From the Secretary’s desk
It is clear that the recently published report ‘Common Sense, Common Safety’ from Lord Young will have a significant effect if it is fully implemented.
Support for EU and ISO standards dwindles
Through its members, the BSIF provides considerable support and expertise in the revision of standards by attendance at the relevant meetings.
Devolved regulations not always helpful
The devolution of the component states within the UK may be a laudable political ambition but if national requirements are devolved so that each country can establish its own version of safety and environment regulations it often results in, at the least, confusion and, at the worst, significant costs on industry.
Standards news
The BSIF was pleased to learn that the EU Commission has published a mandate for CEN to develop a new standard to replace EN 353-1 [fall arrest products] which had its presumption of conformity withdrawn on safety grounds. The BSIF emphasises that many 353-1 products available in the market are safe and perform adequately.
Insulation solution
Class O Armaflex materials have been selected to provide both thermal and acoustic insulation for air conditioning ductwork as part of a major restoration project at the Belfast City Hall.
Is there anything extra employees need to do in winter?
Working outdoors during the winter months brings additional challenges to safety.
Get a grip in icy weather
The TREX 6310 Ice Traction device from Ergodyne is an adjustable one-piece boot and shoes accessory featuring replaceable rugged steel studs and an aggressive tread pattern to give workers grip and stability on ice, snow, and other slippery surfaces.
Mud and snow tyres now mandatory on drive axles in Germany
UK and Ireland-based operators travelling to or through Germany are now required to have M+S tyres fitted to drive axles during snowy and icy conditions following a revision to the existing law in the European country…
Cirrus Research launches its new noise nuisance recorder, the Trojan
Specialist noise measurement equipment manufacturer, Cirrus Research, has announced the launch of its new noise nuisance recorder, the Trojan…
New catalogue
The new BOC 2011 catalogue is packed with more than 500 new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workplace safety products – including G-Tecta portable gas detectors, 3M Versaflo Powered Air Respirators, the Ryval welding helmet, MSA safety head gear and our exclusive Steel Blue footwear range…
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