Update to UKCA Guidance – PPE
AS PREVIOUSLY advised the Government has made changes to the implementation of the UKCA regime and has just published the guidelines for the PPE sector.
Dust: The Silent Killer in the Workplace
DUST IS often used to refer to something as insignificant. For example, how often might you think, ‘it’s nothing but a speck of dust’? We certainly don’t take it seriously, and the majority of us don’t realise how dangerous it is. Most commonly, dust is just a nuisance in our daily lives, and we think we can remove it with just a brush of cloth.
Fatigue fighting anti-static floor mats
MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL components is fraught with risks to both the equipment and the engineers. Sudden electrical discharges (ESD) can fry sensitive electronic components, and standing for long periods of time at workstations or switchboards can cause joint and muscle aches for the workers.
Spritz of safety to fragrance manufacturing
THE MANUFACTURING process for cologne and perfumes involves delicate extraction and mixing of several compounds, some can cause harm to workers if mishandled. Providing workers with the appropriate safety equipment in the event of an emergency is vital to prevent lasting harm.
Can your safety showers survive the cold?
WITH WINTER quickly approaching, ensuring that your emergency safety equipment can withstand the steep drop in temperature is a must. Water can freeze in the standpipe, rendering the unit inoperable.
Are your inspections being rushed?
CFTS IS asking employers to think about how long each Thorough Examination of their lifting equipment is taking – and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.
New modular mist filter system
AIRBENCH HAS released an upgraded range of OMF mist filtration units to strengthen its range of coolant mist filters.
New workplace wearable offers multiple health risk protection
REACTEC HAS over 20 years’ experience helping employers prevent hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) utilising an eco-system of workplace wearables and cloud-based analytics.
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