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Astutis celebrates 10 years of transformative leadership and learning

Astutis, an industry-leader in workplace health, safe­ty and environmental training, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary - having reached the impressive milestone of partnering with more than 100,000 customers across 3,000 organisations in 180 countries. All in the name of helping to make the world of work safer, happier and more eco-conscious.

SOCOTEC Launches Brand New Website

SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has launched a brand new website designed to enhance the visual and interactive experience of the user.

The new SOCOTEC.co.uk site offers a host of upgraded features and benefits, including improvements to the layout and search functions, which enable users to locate the services, content and general information they are looking for with efficiency and ease. The site has also been optimised for tablet and mobile usage, with the ability to be accessed anywhere, at any time and on any device.

i.safe MOBILE celebrates its 10th anniversary.

This year i.safe MOBILE celebrates its 10th anniversary. In times of Industry 4.0 and IoT, more than 1700 customers, including Fortune 500 companies, rely on the promising products and customised software and service solutions according to ATEX, IECEx, NEC 500/505 and EAC directives.

With currently 55 employees at two locations, sales partners in 72 countries and a global service network, the company has recorded strong annual sales growth since its foundation in 2011. The owner-managed GmbH, based in Lauda-Königshofen (Germany), has set itself the goal of becoming the global market leader for communication solutions in the Ex area by 2030.

Make UK launches updated suite of Health & Safety guidance for manufacturers

Make UK has launched an updated series of Health & Safety training to enable professionals to gain valuable expertise to build their careers in health & safety and sustainability

Focusing on 4 key courses, these have been developed to deliver qualifications in a unique way tailored to the learning needs of the individual. The courses can be delivered face to face in a Covid secure environment , virtually online or, as a blend of virtual classroom and online learning designed for learners who prefer the structured support that a tutor provides, but don’t have the opportunity to attend classroom sessions.

UKCA Ex Certification problems and solutions

Now that we have started to issue UKCA ‘Ex’ Certication, some of the problems facing equipment manufacturers are starting to be raised and addressed. One of the first issues that was apparent was the use of ATEX (only) certified parts within or as part of a UKCA Certification, for example, ATEX Ex e terminals within and UKCA Ex e Junction Box. The solution to this is a ‘time limited certification!

Increase maintenance safety with top lockout procedures and custom shadowboards

Meet experienced Brady engineers to write and implement custom Lockout/Tagout procedures for more maintenance safety.

Brady engineers have created thousands of lockout procedures for hundreds of companies in various industries. Get them to write and implement your best-in-class, company-approved, custom Lockout/Tagout safety procedures as well.

UKCA Ex Certification problems and solutions

Now that we have started to issue UKCA ‘Ex’ Certication, some of the problems facing equipment manufacturers are starting to be raised and addressed. One of the first issues that was apparent was the use of ATEX (only) certified parts within or as part of a UKCA Certification, for example, ATEX Ex e terminals within and UKCA Ex e Junction Box. The solution to this is a ‘time limited certification!

Bumper range of bump caps

Whatever colour, peak length or design you’re looking for, Centurion Safety has a wide range of customisable bump caps available with fast delivery times.

Centurion’s best-selling AirPro SecurePlus bump cap is a particularly popular choice featuring a modern style and teflon coating which repels spills so that it looks better for longer. The AirPro’s lightweight design and enhanced ventilation also means it can be worn comfortably all day long, improving worker compliance.

FOX THERMAL RECLAIMS IDENTITY WITH NEW BRAND VISION AND LOGO

This week Fox Thermal, a global thermal mass flow meter manufacturer located in Marina, California, is excited to introduce a new brand vision, values, and a logo that reclaims Fox’s brand identity as a dominant player in the flow meter market.  For over 25 years Fox has been a leader in providing customers with innovative and reliable flow meter solutions. And through their unique service capabilities and ability to adapt to economic drivers, they continue to clearly differentiate their offering.

Hearing Protection Without Compromise

Each year, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise making occupational hearing loss one of the most common work-related illnesses. Because of this, ear defenders are a key component of the safety equipment of those workers exposed to noise and have therefore been moved from Category II to III in the new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

With years of experience in safety solutions for workers, MSA has designed the new V-Gard Helmet Mounted Hearing Protection Line.  A first in this class ear protection, the new V-Gard Helmet Mounted Hearing Protection Line combines superior performance and enhanced comfort with upgrades in fit and style without compromising the quality desired by employees working in noisy environments.