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    Stick or bigger stick?
    The European Commission is challenging the UK for not being tough enough on factory accidents. John Dunn reports
     - Published:  01 June, 2007

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) should prosecute three times as many cases as it does, says worker and public safety campaigning group, the Centre for Corporate Accountability.

  • Free handling advice to help cut down on manual loading
     - Published:  01 June, 2007

    Penny Hydraulics is offering a free booklet giving guidance on current manual handling regulations and practical advice on how to reduce the need to handle loads by hand. Separate sections highlight the principal regulations and industry codes of practice covering manual handling and the use of lorry loaders, platforms lifts and workshop and stores lifts. The booklet includes numerous case studies.

  • Wall panels walk the Warrington fire test
     - Published:  01 June, 2007

    Fire resistant wall panels from Eurobond's fire resistant Firemaster Extra and Rockspan Extra ranges have been tested by Warrington Fire Research and achieved up to 180 minutes integrity and insulation fire resistance, at spans of up to 12m.

  • Wellies that keep you comfortable
     - Published:  01 June, 2007

    White and blue Trucker safety Wellingtons from safety footwear specialist Aimont are ideally suited to the food processing sector, combining comfort and protection.

  • Sensor detects misalignment
     - Published:  01 June, 2007

    Schmersal is extending the range of its CSS 180 non-contact, electronic machinery safety sensors.

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