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Experts on hand at Polyco’s stand at Safety & Health Expo 2014

jun-14-14Experts on hand at Polyco’s stand at Safety & Health Expo 2014

Do you rely on your hands to be able to carry out day-to-day activities at work? Are they exposed to a number of hazards?

If so, then be sure to pay a visit to the Polyco stand, Q2200 at Safety & Health Expo on the 17–19 June at London’s ExCel Centre.

Polyco, the industry experts in hand protection will be launching four new gloves at Safety & Heath Expo, including: (Read More)

U-Power Brings Italian Style to Workwear at Expo 2014

jun-14-13U-Power Brings Italian Style to Workwear at Expo 2014

U-Power, Europe’s leading independent manufacturer of innovative, high-performing safety footwear and clothing, will be exhibiting its latest range of Italian-designed protective wear at this year’s Safety & Health Expo in its new home at ExCel, London, on 17-19 June.

First UK opportunity

U-Power’s entire extensive range of stylish, but durable, premium safety clothing is created from inception through (Read More) 

SVANTEK LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST PERSONAL HAND-ARM VIBRATION EXPOSURE METER

jun-14-12SVANTEK LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST PERSONAL HAND-ARM VIBRATION EXPOSURE METER

Unobtrusive SV103 instrument easily attaches to operator’s arm for more accurate measurements

Further reinforcing its position at the forefront of high performance noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation, Svantek (tel: 01296 682040; www.svantek.co.uk) has launched the world’s first personal hand-arm vibration exposure meter. The compact and rugged SV103 easily attaches (Read More) 

Scott Safety unveils extensive new product additions at Safety & Health Expo 2014

jun-14-11Scott Safety unveils extensive new product additions at Safety & Health Expo 2014

Scott Safety, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of personal and respiratory protective equipment, will reveal its smart and innovative product solutions at this years Safety and Health Expo (ExCel London, 17th-19th June 2014, Stand Q2250).

 Proflow 3EX: (Read More)

ARCO SHOWCASES CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTS AND DEMONSTRATES EXPERTISE IN FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING AT THIS YEAR’S SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO (17-19th JUNE, EXCEL LONDON)

jun-14-10ARCO SHOWCASES CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTS AND DEMONSTRATES EXPERTISE IN FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING AT THIS YEAR’S SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO (17-19th JUNE, EXCEL LONDON)

This year’s Safety and Health Expo marks the launch of the ArcoPro Flame Retardant Clothing range; innovative heat and flame protection for high risk industrial sectors. Arco, the UK’s leading Safety Company, will also be showcasing world class products; including its state-of-the-art mobile confined space training unit, on stand M2450. (Read More) 

Safety & Health Expo, the largest UK based safety exhibition will be held at ExCeL London from 17-19 June.

jun-14-9Safety & Health Expo, the largest UK based safety exhibition will be held at ExCeL London from 17-19 June.

Visitors to health and safety’s flagship national exhibition will find a superlative speaker programme and the very latest in innovative, market-defining products.

The exhibition is 30% bigger this year, with over 320 exhibitors. It was sold out 8 weeks before the event in what is tipped to be the most exciting event in the health and safety calendar in 2014. For the 1st time, the (Read More) 

Safe Systems Of Work For Confined Spaces Must Come Before Rescue Training

jun-14-8Safe Systems Of Work For Confined Spaces Must Come Before Rescue Training

Andy Richford, confined spaces and breathing apparatus specialist at PASS Training, contends that training for confined spaces needs to concentrate not only on Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) but also on self-rescue procedures and putting measures in place to avoid the need for having rescue teams placed on standby in the first place.

Everybody ignores the passenger safety (Read More) 

FLIR Systems launches A310 ex - fully compliant with ATEX regulations

jun-14-7FLIR Systems launches A310 ex - fully compliant with ATEX regulations

Use the power of thermal imaging in hazardous locations

Explosive atmospheres need to be protected from ignition sources by selecting equipment and protective systems which meet the requirements of the ATEX Product Regulations or similar regulations.

FLIR A310 ex is an ATEX compliant solution, with a thermal imaging camera mounted in an enclosure, making it (Read More)

Preventing Failure And Fire With Thermal Imaging

jun-14-6Preventing Failure And Fire With Thermal Imaging

Thermal imaging is now a well proven, industry-standard, predictive maintenance method that identifies electrical and mechanical faults before they escalate to become costly failures.

It is particularly effective when used with infrared windows to monitor the health of fully energised systems.

The technology is not just being used to safeguard (Read More) 

NEW Exd Cable Glands for Hazardous Areas from Kopex-EX

jun-14-5NEW Exd Cable Glands for Hazardous Areas from Kopex-EX

New flame proof Exd metallic cable glands have been added to the Kopex-Ex product range for hazardous areas.

The glands can be used with armoured SWA, and SWB cable when connecting to junction boxes, enclosures and lighting includes a number of new design features to enhance ease of use and maintenance.

The new Kopex-Ex d Double Compression (Read More)