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...

Shell sentenced over North Sea oil release

Oil and gas production company Shell UK has been sentenced after admitting failures that led to an oil leak in the North Sea. On 10...

Horizontal lifeline safety systems help with EA river maintenance

Safesite Limited has installed a number of horizontal lifeline safety systems for the Environment Agency to allow essential maintenance and recordings of river levels...

Tips for reducing hearing loss

Answer provided by Dr Jamie Bogle, an otolaryngology specialist at healthcare provider the Mayo Clinic

New sentencing guidelines mean a hike in fines for health and safety breaches

From 1 February 2016 Crown Courts and Magistrates Courts in England and Wales will be bound by tough new guidelines when sentencing offenders who...

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...

Fall protection strategy for water treatment plant

A manufacturer of fall protection equipment, 3M Fall Protection, formerly Capital Safety, has worked with the Union of Water and Sanitation Alsace Moselle in...

Helping the workforce learn to manage asbestos

SGS UK, a company focused on inspection, verification, testing and certification, is offering training to help employees avoid exposure to asbestos to and manage...

180-degree ‘Wide Eye’ camera system designed to save lives in waste and recycling

Wolverhampton-based Spillard Safety Systems has unveiled its Optronics Wide Eye Camera System, which uses a fish eye 180-degree view angle camera that will kill...

The Notre Dame disaster shows that firefighting drones are the future of fire safety,...

“The use of drones by fire services is nothing new, however the tragic incident at Notre Dame highlights the importance of this technology in...

All-in-one noise monitoring station suitable for construction sites

Svantek, a manufacturer of noise and vibration instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring applications, has launched the SV 200A all in one noise...

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...

When asbestos removal goes wrong

UKATA explains what to do when the best laid plans fail In the light of several cases where asbestos has been incorrectly removed, or improperly...

Connected gas monitor aims to enhance worker safety and improve emergency response times

Honeywell has launched its BW Solo, described as a connected, serviceable, single-gas monitor with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity. BW Solo provides real-time visibility...

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...

Hearing protection trends: From apps to earplugs

Even a low level of noise can be hazardous to the human ear and may have serious consequences such as loss of hearing. Earplugs...

Storms, floods, fires – league table highlights biggest threats to business continuity in 2016...

Whether it was a fire that brought a halt to a bustling city centre, structural damage to a bridge that diverted 80,000 commuters daily...
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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...

Wireless monitor extends benefits of real-time safety to a wider audience

Honeywell has introduced the MicroRAE gas monitor, said to be the industry’s first wireless four-gas monitor that operates with all major wireless communications protocols...

Union calls for stronger legal provisions for wind farm working after a worker dies...

Unite calls on HSE to act now to stiffen the laws governing the construction and maintenance of windfarms after a worker dies in Scotland snows