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WATCH: how thermal imaging cameras can combat fires

|Date: 24 February, 2020

WATCH: how thermal imaging cameras can combat fires

Insurance company Zurich is calling on contractors to use thermal imaging cameras to help cut the number ...

Insurance company Zurich is calling on contractors to use thermal imaging cameras to help cut the number of fires sparked by hot work. Hot work – such as grinding, welding and torching – is a major ca ...

24 February, 2020
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3 Werner Work Platforms to win

|Date: 19 February, 2020

3 Werner Work Platforms to win

The Werner lightweight 79025 Aluminium PRO Work Platform is designed for comfort and ease of use. The Eas ...

The Werner lightweight 79025 Aluminium PRO Work Platform is designed for comfort and ease of use. The Easy-Grab handle in the centre of the platform allows for convenient transportation, whilst the sl ...

19 February, 2020
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Don’t take your hearing for granted

|Date: 11 February, 2020

Don’t take your hearing for granted

Peter Dumigan, MD of Hultafors Group UK, offers some sound advice on hearing protection. Hearing damage c ...

Peter Dumigan, MD of Hultafors Group UK, offers some sound advice on hearing protection. Hearing damage caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable, with research estimating that ov ...

11 February, 2020
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3 pairs of JCB safety boots to win

|Date: 18 December, 2019

3 pairs of JCB safety boots to win

The Backhoe Black Boot enters the JCB workwear range with a safety rating: EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC. The ...

The Backhoe Black Boot enters the JCB workwear range with a safety rating: EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC. The boot itself is lightweight with a composite toecap and midsole making it comfortable for all-da ...

18 December, 2019
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15 pairs of Hellberg ear defenders to win

|Date: 18 December, 2019

15 pairs of Hellberg ear defenders to win

There’s 15 pairs of these new Ear Defenders from Hellberg Safety to be won. With a slim profile and comfo ...

There’s 15 pairs of these new Ear Defenders from Hellberg Safety to be won. With a slim profile and comfortable fit around the ears, they provide great quality and fit for all users on site. They’re l ...

18 December, 2019
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Construction is third most dangerous industry

|Date: 26 November, 2019

Construction is third most dangerous industry

Which industries are the most dangerous to work in? PPE company Vizwear has analysed the latest data fro ...

Which industries are the most dangerous to work in? PPE company Vizwear has analysed the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to find out which industries are responsible for the mo ...

26 November, 2019
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26k construction injuries since 2013 – and 195 deaths

|Date: 5 November, 2019

26k construction injuries since 2013 – and 195 deaths

Figures show that almost 200 construction workers have been killed since 2013 – and a massive 26,000 have ...

Figures show that almost 200 construction workers have been killed since 2013 – and a massive 26,000 have been injured on site. The shocking statistics were revealed by the GMB, with the causes of dea ...

5 November, 2019
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WIN a Hellberg Safety Set

|Date: 23 October, 2019

WIN a Hellberg Safety Set

The SAFE 3 headset can be used as a stand-alone visor carrier or together with secure hearing protection ...

The SAFE 3 headset can be used as a stand-alone visor carrier or together with secure hearing protection for multiple tasks on site. The robust browguard and visor protects from flying particles, is l ...

23 October, 2019
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Are your tools damaging your hearing?

|Date: 16 October, 2019

Are your tools damaging your hearing?

The construction industry is noisy and has the second highest rate of people developing occupational deaf ...

The construction industry is noisy and has the second highest rate of people developing occupational deafness. With this in mind, Insulation Express has investigated the noise levels of construction t ...

16 October, 2019
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Advanced hearing protection from Hellberg

|Date: 23 September, 2019

Advanced hearing protection from Hellberg

Hellberg Safety specialist PPE products include advanced hearing protection products, face protection and ...

Hellberg Safety specialist PPE products include advanced hearing protection products, face protection and communication solutions for personal wellbeing on site. The SECURE ACTIVE headsets enable work ...

23 September, 2019
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