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Understanding fall arrest systems and equipment
Fall Arrest FAQs
PPE used for fall arrest is an area where there is often confusion over requirements and suitability of equipment. This article responds to some FAQs and is intended to support health and…

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A guide to selecting the right footwear for your safety
Taking Steps to Save Your Feet
On average a person takes 7,500 steps a day – which means if you live for 80 years you will take 216,262,500 steps. This means that your feet do some serious work,…
Using gas detectors to work safely in hazardous environments
Gas, Gas, Gas
”Gas, Gas, Gas” is a refrain heard in many old war films, which triggers the donning of a variety of equipment from breathing apparatus to full on body suits, but it is…
Are your emergency procedures suitable and robust?
A Plan of Action
Employers must suitably plan for emergencies that have the potential to cause serious multiple injuries or fatalities or have a wider impact. The actions taken in the initial minutes during an emergency…
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Cutting Through the Noise
Neal Muggleton from acoustic experts Minuendo considers how a smarter approach to hearing loss prevention could eradicate incidences of NIHL at work. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a global health problem….

WBA 2022 Winners
A huge THANK YOU to Chambers Wales for hosting and delivering the Wales Business Awards last week, we couldn’t be happier with the result! “Powys-based Makefast Ltd is celebrating after scooping an…
AFX-AP Technology Launches Carbitex’s First Foray into Work and Utility Footwear Markets
Carbitex Awarded Patent For New Anti-Puncture Flexible Carbon Fiber Insole
Carbitex – the leader in flexible carbon fiber composites – is proud to announce the recent patent protection of its new anti-puncture foot plate technology. Expanding its advancements across flexible carbon fiber…
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OBW Technologies – Commanding Growth & Innovation in Gas Detection
OBW Technologies is the leading distributor and specialist of all thing’s gas detection in Ireland while also spreading across the EU. Over the last 10 years they have brought together a team…
UKAS Launches Free Online Accredited Certification Verification Service
Having a robust supply chain is an essential element of modern business. Verifying that potential suppliers hold essential accredited certification (such as ISO 9001 for quality management or ISO 14001 for environmental management)…
Blackline Safety and NevadaNano Reach Milestone in Deployment of Industry-First Sensors
20,000+ Blackline Safety products on the ground equipped with MPS™ flammable gas sensors offering the most accurate data to enhance safety. Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, today…
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Using gas detectors to work safely in hazardous environments
Gas, Gas, Gas
”Gas, Gas, Gas” is a refrain heard in many old war films, which triggers the donning of a variety of equipment from breathing apparatus to full on body suits, but it is…
Blackline Safety Appoints Sean Stinson as Chief Growth Officer
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN) (“Blackline” or “Blackline Safety”), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced Sean Stinson has been appointed to the position of Chief Growth Officer, effective immediately. Serving…
Maintainable Vs Maintenance Free Portable Gas Sensors
When it comes to portable gas sensors, you can either obtain a maintainable or maintenance free detector. There is a big debate in the industry discussing which type of portable gas sensor…
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Hearing Protection
Should we be fit testing for hearing protection devices?
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
It is estimated that the UK economy loses around £25 billion every year in productivity and unemployment through hearing loss (International Longevity Centre 2014). A substantial element of this could be eliminated…


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Protecting workers from occupational noise-induced hearing loss
Occupational Noise Exposure
After workplace injuries, occupational noise exposure is the most common risk factor in the workplace (WHO Europe, 2017). For hundreds of years we have known that time spent working in noisy workplaces…
Introducing the Pulsar NoisePen noise dosimeter for safe socially distanced measurement of an individual’s noise exposure.
Schedule the Pulsar NoisePen up to 28 Days in Advance
One of the best things about the Pulsar NoisePen is that you can set up a measurement schedule up to 28 days in advance. You just program the days and times of when you…
Research Reveals Drop in Noise Pollution During Covid-19 Lockdown
At the start of the global Covid-19 lockdown, we all marvelled at the photos showing deserted streets and farm animals wandering through once-busy town centres. Not only did the lockdown period provide…


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