Waste collection workers trial wearable technology at Wolverhampton site
A couple of innovative pilot schemes aimed at improving employee safety and wellbeing are being trialed by Amey.
One of these uses the latest ‘wearable’...
High resolution ground vibration monitoring system satisfies residential and local authority requirements
Bedford-based AcSoft Sound & Vibration (www.acsoft.co.uk) has recently supplied two Menhir (Modular Enhanced Intelligent Recorder) ground vibration monitors from Semex Engcon to long-standing customer,...
New onshore wind group to champion workforce health and safety
SafetyOn, the health and safety group for the onshore wind sector, was officially launched on 30 April, a group that supports placing health and...
The health and safety considerations of confined space entry for cleaning terminal storage tanks
A regular tank cleaning regime cuts cross-contamination risks, safeguards key components and detects structural issues that could trigger catastrophic leaks and spills. Without stringent...
Firm delivers savings and efficiency for new life science facility
Creating a new hygienic production facility that includes ATEX zone 1 areas is a complex task, especially when the facility will need over 1,400...
The importance of containing radon gas
Deadly radon claims thousands of lives every year. Installing gas barrier membranes can help protect homes and save lives
Radon gas claims thousands of victims...
Demystifying the myths behind working at height
Test your knowledge and make sure you know what the real threats are, suggests Stuart Linnitt, Global Engineered Systems Manager at Capital Safety, a...
Research heralds ‘step change’ in water jet injury care
Medical research commissioned by the Water Jetting Association has led to the publication of the most comprehensive guidance ever created for the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries
Radon maps don’t show radon levels in a specific building
Indoor radon inhalation kills more people each year (in Ireland) than carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and road accidents combined. Radon testing firm Radonova makes...
Fatalities and accidents decline in offshore wind, as safety organisation reviews progress
G+ members – comprising most of the biggest offshore wind operators in the world – have reported a record 44.6 million hours were worked...
Wastewater services firm among first to achieve ISO 45001:2018
Lanes Utilities, part of drainage specialist Lanes Group plc, has joined the first cohort of organisations to achieve ISO 45001:2018 accreditation.
ISO 45001:2018 is designed...
Remote sensor can be installed where gas leaks are most likely to happen
In response to an industry-wide drive towards improved worker safety and reducing maintenance downtime, toxic gas detection expert Crowcon has developed a remote sensor...
Where has the worst traffic noise?
Noise can have a significant impact on health, beyond just being annoying or disturbing sleep, according to results reported in June from a study...
Utility invests in connected gas detection
Yorkshire Water has placed a £1.1m order for connected safety products and services from Blackline Safety, a manufacturer of safety monitoring technology. The order...
Report says smart lampposts can assist Covid response and recovery
A new generation of smart lampposts that can read body temperatures and detect overcrowding could stop the spread of Covid-19 and regenerate cities, according...
First UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
The first comprehensive assessment of common synthetic chemicals found in UK foods has been completed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
In the study,...
Films promote safe machinery handling at waste sites
JCB has produced a series of five ‘WasteWise’ films that promote the safe and efficient operation of handling machinery at waste sites.
The films are...
Life in the tunnels
The biggest wastewater tunnel ever to be built in Scotland, Glasgow's £100 million Shieldhall tunnel is due for completion in the Summer of 2017....
New partnership in waste pile management solutions
Equipment rental firm Ashtead Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for two innovative products that help waste...
Film urges people to listen to advice about hearing damage
Honeywell has created a new video to raise awareness of the life-changing consequences of hearing damage. ‘Take Care of your Hearing’ is part of...
