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With a variety of roles being carried out in the great outdoors involving fuels, lubricants, chemicals and agrochemicals, spill control and containment specialist Empteezy have expanded their range of portable eyewash solutions designed to protect those working without day-to-day facilities.

The need to have fast access to the right equipment to safeguard employees and the environment they are working in is as necessary in these "remote" working environments as it is in any purpose built facility. The challenge can sometimes be to get practical solutions that really work.

Opgal’s Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras Gain Mass Market Appeal

It is a well-known fact that many of the most sophisticated electronic, communications, and surveillance systems currently adopted by the mass market had their origins in the military.

The Internet is a case in point. This sensible approach to rolling out innovative technologies ensures that all the necessary checks and balances have been conducted before the public is presented with a robust product or service. (Read More) 

GIS extends GP electric chain hoist series for industrial environments

In the year of its 60th anniversary, Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has expanded the lifting capacity of its GP series of electric chain hoists with the launch of GP1000, the third model in its new generation for industrial applications.

The GP series was introduced at the start of 2017 with the successful launch of the GP250/500 models. GP models replace the previous GCH series with considerably increased (Read More)

Eriks Calls For Hands-On Approach To New PPE Gloves Regulations

Industrial solutions provider, ERIKS UK & Ireland, has welcomed the new regulations for PPE gloves, and is calling on industry to familiarise themselves with the changes to ensure PPE gloves are fit-for-purpose.

The PPE Directive 89/686/EEC, which has been in place since 1989, is set to be replaced on 21st April 2018 by Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The updated regulations will include a number of important changes (Read More)

‘Full PPE’ shouldn’t be a catch-all solution

When it comes to control measures for workplace risks, we know that there’s a clear hierarchy of responses. Once a risk assessment has highlighted hazards in your workplace, the first aim should always be to eliminate them.

If this is not possible, then you look to replace the risk factor, isolate it, or separate individuals from the risk through barriers and routines. In other words, you should always take the most comprehensive form of protection possible (Read More)

The new PPE Regulations – What you Don’t Know Could Hurt you

Arco sets out the responsibilities of purchasers under the new PPE Regulation

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, is leading the way in helping buyers navigate the complicated waters of the new PPE Regulation with clear, expert guidance and an assurance that its own products will fully comply with the requirements of the new legislation by the required transition end date.

The new PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 brings about the most significant changes to the rules on PPE, since the introduction of the first Directive over 20 years ago.  The changes are designed to ensure ongoing product safety and assurance and to better reflect the needs of those buying and using PPE to keep them safe at work.  

From 21st April 2018, (Read More)

Empteezy are delighted to announce the launch of our galvanised steel pallets range.

Although IBCs and drums are regarded as one of the safest ways of transporting liquids, accidents still happen. Bu housing your storage container on a spill pallet you reduce the risk and ensure compliance.

For drum and IBC storage applications where polyethylene spill pallets might not be suitable, we now offer four sizes of spill pallet manufactured from 2mm structural grade galvanised steel which are fully compliant with all current UK regulations in relation to sump capacities (not less than 110% of the largest container’s storage capacity or 25% of their aggregate storage capacity, whichever is the greater).

These are fitted with galvanised legs to make positioning by pallet truck or fork lift easy and to ensure the underside of the sump doesn’t come into contact the ground. (Read More)

Reid Lifting Wins Fourth Queen’s Award for International Trade

Chepstow, Wales-based Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry and davit cranes, has claimed its fourth Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, this time for outstanding achievement in international trade over the last three years.

Reid, which has been trading since 2000, received an initial award for innovation six years after inauguration before a double success, in the same category in addition to recognition (Read More) 

Develop Training Limited (DTL) is running a series of free High Voltage awareness days in late May.

The events have been specially designed for authorising engineers, authorised persons and competent persons in the healthcare, facilities and utilities sectors as well as the MoD.

They are also open to managers and other personnel responsible for training people to work in HV settings. (Read More)

Panama Project Puts Mechan On Map In The Americas

Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is expanding its export horizons and preparing to ship its very first order to the Americas.

The Sheffield-based manufacturer is supplying heavy lifting equipment to the Panama City Metro, as part of a major project to construct a second line in the republic’s capital.

Mechan is working with parent company, CIM Group, to deliver a set of 20 12-tonne lifting jacks, four turntables and 40 (Read More)