ASBESTOS IS still the number one cause of occupational deaths in the UK today, with over 5,000 recorded annually despite the fact it has been banned in the UK since 1999. However, Shawcity is delighted to announce the biggest advancement in asbestos technology for decades with the ALERT PRO 1000 from Alert Technologies.
THE SPRINGFIT Detectable range of disposable respirators from JSP combine the unique Springfit endoskeleton and integrated spring feature with detectable technology, providing an excellent fit and comfortable wear in environments requiring contamination control.
GLOBUS GROUP has launched a new range of face masks to protect workers against extremely hazardous substances found in the workplace.
HERE YOU will find the answers to the most common questions surrounding the BSIF’s Registered Safety Supplier Scheme
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
SLIPTEST USES both The Pendulum Tester and SlipAlert Tester to determine the slip resistance of a floor surface.
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