Seaward Electronic has developed a new integrated testing solution to ensure the safe condition of workplace electrical equipment and appliances.

The new Advanced PATSolutions package is designed to enable electrical contractors, maintenance engineers and plant service teams the opportunity to work smarter, improving productivity and effectiveness.

The Advanced PATSolutions package is intended for those electrical engineers and contractors that have an electrical safety testing responsibility in larger workplaces where a computer-based records system is required, alongside the automatic tagging and labelling of appliances after testing.

SBES, the lone worker protection specialist, has just completed the installation of its LifeSaver lone worker alarm system at the Synchrotron Radiation Source (SRS) building at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire near Warrington. The site is operated by the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) and is a World class facility that supports the research community by providing access to advanced facilities and extensive scientific and technical expertise.

According to Andy Goulden, an engineer at Daresbury Laboratory, this particular application was unusual as there were two distinct types of lone workers on the site that needed protection. Firstly, there were CCLRC staff who might be working alone on a shift pattern across a 24/7 period. Secondly, there were site

SBES has recently completed the installation of a diverse lone worker protection system for ExxonMobil Aviation at six airports across the UK. The system, the first of its type anywhere in the World, will protect workers either out on site refuelling aircraft or back at the operational base.

The initiative to install the SBES system has come from Paul Heald, SHE and OIMS adviser for ExxonMobil Aviation in the UK. He recognised that during a 24h period at Manchester Airport personnel were often working alone and that a solution to this

OCS is one of the latest groups of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.

The UK based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors.

Employing 61,000 people and with a

After many requests, Cirrus Research plc have combined their most popular noise measurement instruments into a

The new Draeger X-plore 6000 range of Full Face Masks combines quality and reliability with comfort and ease of use.  As successors to the popular Panorama Nova Standard threaded mask, this economical range is available in five different versions and features an integral bar code and a variety of fresh new colours.  Ideal for use in any application requiring reliable respiratory protection and clear vision, the masks are fully compatible with all Rd40 standard thread filters, as well as powered air purifying respirators and normal pressure compressed air breathing apparatus.  

The new integral barcode means that not only is the mask uniquely identifiable and, therefore, more hygienic in use, but it can also be easily tracked for inventory and maintenance purposes.  Available in one universal size and featuring a triple sealing action, the X-plore 6000 range also benefits from a double-layered face seal to offer the highest possible protection for every type of face.  

Alfa Laval has introduced a new range of tank man hole covers designed to provide safe and easy access to tanks and vessels used in sanitary applications in the food, wine, beverage and dairy industries. Suitable both for tanks and containers such as bottling and washing machines, the manhole covers are designed to provide a lockable means of access to the interior of a vessel. The rear e models specifically intended for installation above or below the internal liquid level of the tank and the covers can be supplied in oval, circular and rectangular shapes.

Rationalisation simplifies selection and accounts for user preferences 

Scott Health & Safety have responded to market requirements by undertaking a major review of its Negative Pressure Respirator range, involving rationalisation and innovative design modifications to their range of half and full facemasks. Scott

Forming part of a revolutionary, complete system solution from Draeger Safety, the new Draeger PSS 7000 Breathing Apparatus (BA) has been specifically designed with the needs of firefighters in mind.  Developed by professionals for use in even the most hostile of environments, this innovative set boasts advanced technology as well as a modular design.  Enabling the set to be easily and quickly configured to suit different operational requirements, it also provides seamless integration with facemasks, head protection and communications equipment.

Easily upgraded to meet future needs, the Draeger PSS 7000 is the latest development in Draeger

Building on over 30 years experience designing and manufacturing industrial safety helmets, JSP are pleased to introduce the most feature-rich safety helmet designed yet.  The MK 7 helmets have been designed with comfort, performance and style in mind and incorporate the most innovative features seen yet on a safety helmet.

The helmets come with three principle options as follows;

PEAK OPTION
- with standard peak for sun and wet weather protection or;
- short peak for working at heights or surveying;

VENTILATION OPTION
- in non-ventilated format giving insulation against the electrical test or;
- in ventilated format in the crown of the helmet to ensure maximum convection of heat away from the wearer and fresh cool air to ventilate.