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GUIDANCE FOR WORK AT HEIGHT FALL ARREST AND SUSPENSION TRAUMA RESCUE
Arresting the Fall
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces. ‘Work at height’ means work in any place…
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ANTICIPATING EMERGENCY SCENARIOS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
Expect the Unexpected
The development of emergency procedures essentially addresses the question of “what should we do when something unexpected/unplanned happens?”. The ‘unexpected/unplanned’ can be a multitude of different things. It is almost impossible to…
TAKE A STAND AGAINST SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN THE WORKPLACE
Finessing Footwear
Strictly Come Dancing… On occasion, when called for by the mood and moment, my dad performs a specific routine for us, his brood. Over the years his audience has extended to those…
WHAT MODERN WORKWEAR HAS TO DO IN WARM CLIMATES
PPE That Works
Whether for hygienic reasons, with regard to special functions, as a distinguishing feature for professions and stands, or for an elegant and uniform corporate image: workwear must always be resilient, durable and…
LIGHTING CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
The Right Light
Lighting plays a vital role in a safe, efficient and productive industrial facility or production process plant. During the night, facilities with enclosed areas and 24-hour work operations rely on them exclusively…
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International Labour Conference adds safety and health to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
The landmark decision means that all ILO Member States commit to respect and promote the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment, whether or not they have ratified the relevant…
WBA 2022 Winners
A huge THANK YOU to Chambers Wales for hosting and delivering the Wales Business Awards last week, we couldn’t be happier with the result! “Powys-based Makefast Ltd is celebrating after scooping an…
SafetyCulture Invests in Groundbreaking IoT Player Inauro
Global workplace operations company, SafetyCulture, has today announced a GBP £1.7 M investment into data and IoT software company, Inauro. This latest investment continues SafetyCulture’s support of emerging technologies which enhance frontline processes. Launched…
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Why Fall Clearance is Important and How to Prepare for Working at Low Heights
There are many instances where available fall clearances will be insufficient for a conventional fall protection solution. Examples of working at low heights include scaffolding erection and dismantling, industrial plant maintenance, loading…
AN OVERVIEW OF BEST PRACTICE WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT
The Middle Ground
Working at height is defined as any workplace activity conducted at, above, or below ground level, where there is a risk of a person being injured falling from any height. Falls from…
Where, when and how to choose Self-Retracting Lifelines
Fall Arrest Protection
There are many scenarios where working at height is simply unavoidable and some of the most hazardous work sees operatives working on top of an elevated surface or structure. It’s here where…
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How visualising heat flow In bamboo could help
Designing More Energy-Efficient and Fire-Safe Buildings
Modified natural materials will be an essential component of a sustainable future, but first a detailed understanding of their properties is needed. The way heat flows across bamboo cell walls has been…
A range of six fabrics which are also NFPA 2112 accredited have now received the approval by the North American safety certification company.
Carrington Textiles Flame Retardant Fabrics Receive the RU Mark
As part of the company commitment to develop products of the highest protective standards, Carrington Textiles has received the RU status under the category of “flame resistant clothing for protection of industrial…
Protective clothing against heat and flame must comply with different requirements before being used
Fire And Flame For Your Safety
Firefighter turnout gear, heat protection suits and protective suits for welders act as vital insurance for the life and safety of their users. To ensure protection, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturers and…
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LIGHTING CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
The Right Light
Lighting plays a vital role in a safe, efficient and productive industrial facility or production process plant. During the night, facilities with enclosed areas and 24-hour work operations rely on them exclusively…
THE WRONG LIGHT COULD MEAN EXPLOSIVE RESULTS
Lighting and Atex Equipment
Acronyms. These are abbreviated words, formed from the initial letters of other words, and pronounced as a word. In the world of work (and most definitely in safety!) there are many thousands…
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Subscribe NEW SUBSCRIBER OFFERNightstick’s New Headlamp the XPR-5554G
There has been a massive demand for more rechargeable intrinsically safe (IS) headlamps with an ATEX Zone 0 rating, and Nightstick solves that problem with Nightstick’s New Headlamp the XPR-5554G. Featuring MagMate™…
How can adequate lighting help us navigate our way through the pandemic?
Light at The End of The Tunnel
How has the pandemic changed our working life and how can adequate lighting help as we navigate our way through this global challenge? We spoke to BSI’s Kate Field about how occupational…
Sustainable illumination solutions for industrial applications
Mobile Light Towers
A study by Global Market Insights, Inc., reveals that the global mobile light tower market size may exceed USD 2 billion by 2026, driven by the rise in the number of smart…
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