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Safety spectacles are tough, and look good

Uvex, has launched a pair of safety spectacles, which incorporate tough protection and promote wearer acceptance.

News from Uvex (18 July 2008)

Safety footwear is lighter, safer, comfortable

Sperian Protection has expanded its range of Bac'Run range of safety footwear, which offers lightness, safety and comfort and feature an outsole with excellent grip and shock absorption.

News from Sperian Protection (UK) ( 3 July 2008)

Check that earplugs suit the operator and work

VeriPRO software determines the Personal Attenuation Rating of employees' earplugs and can help managers determine whether additional fit training or different style earplugs are needed.

News from Sperian Protection (UK) (17 June 2008)

Beware of hearing overprotection in factories

The risks of overprotection are very real when dealing with hearing conservation, for example, a worker may not hear the warning signal of a truck or piece of heavy equipment.

News from Sperian Protection (UK) (12 June 2008)

Browguard and visor guards against heat/impacts

A browguard and safety visor system with a 1.5mm aluminium bound polycarbonate visor is designed to protect the wearer during grinding and other operations giving heat and impacts.

News from Jackson Products ( 3 June 2008)

Check respiratory protective equipment

Arco is recommending that manufacturers check respiratory protective equipment in Breathe Easy Week as 31% of employers have said that their employees could be exposed.

News from Arco ( 1 May 2008)

Ductless fume hood protects operators

Air Science USA has introduced its ductless fume hood with advanced activated carbon filtration techniques, which protects operators from harmful powders and chemical vapours.

News from Air Science USA (28 April 2008)

Earplugs enhance communication and worker safety

Latest multiple-use earplugs deliver uniform attenuation that blocks low and medium frequency noise while enhancing the perception of higher voice and warning signal frequencies without distortion.

News from Sperian Protection (UK) (18 February 2008)

Safety gloves are essential

Nearly a fifth of UK manufacturers struggle to convince workers to wear protective gloves to do hazardous work and many mangers are display an alarming level of ignorance.

News from Mapa Spontex UK (28 January 2008)

Mobility software improves operator safety

Shopfloor networking and hardware specialist, will underline its commitment to operator safety by promoting new optional accessories for mobile computing applications.

News from DLoG (UK) (11 December 2007)

Web site improves protective equipment ordering

A leading UK supplier of personal protective equipment and work place safety products has improved its Web site search facilities and added a thumbnail browse facility.

News from Arco (21 November 2007)

Employee vibration control consultancy offered

Consultancy has a broad experience in assessing vibration levels for a wide range range of equipment and carry out assessments for HAV and WBV for manufacturers in the UK and abroad. Brochure available

News from AV Technology (15 November 2007)

Cut resistance, comfort and dexterity from gloves

The Texblade TB15 from Marigold is manufactured using high performance Techcor knitting technology, to provide the perfect combination of cut resistance, comfort and dexterity.

News from Marigold Industrial (18 October 2007)

Real biological threats can be detected

Prime Alert from Scott Health and Safety - New biological threat incident screening.

News from Scott Health and Safety (27 June 2007)

New masks against respiratory hazards

Scott Profile2 Agri-Pak provides safety focus.

News from Scott Health and Safety (26 June 2007)

Catalogue has more safety and workwear products

Screwfix has added more safety and workwear items to their latest catalogue, including: safety rigger boots, extra grip gloves, full-body harness and protective equipment signs.

News from Screwfix Direct (21 June 2007)

Lone worker emergency call system is wireless

MDH Wireless Technologies has launched the workerSentry lone worker emergency call system for calling assistance in urgent situations.

News from CustomdesignTechnologies (Bafbox) (20 June 2007)

Lone worker system awarded

Connexion2's SoloProtect wins ACPO Award at IFSEC.

News from Connexion2 (12 June 2007)

An A-Z of health and safety products

New website launched by Castle Group

News from Castle Group ( 8 June 2007)

Stylish safety eyewear for all day wear

New Uvex IgniteTM safetyeEyewear combines lightweight comfort, high performance protection and bold style.

News from Uvex ( 8 June 2007)

Ensuring quality of heat protective garments

DuPont is announcing NOMEX manufacturing partner network.

News from DuPont ( 8 June 2007)

Noise protection at workplace is being assessed

Technical background article Hearing protection from ultra high and low frequencies described in new Sound Source Bulletin from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group.