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New awareness campaign by SELECT stresses fatal consequences of not isolating safely during electrical work

Electrical trade body SELECT has launched a major safe isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices free from harm at work in 2021.

Running under the banner ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has produced an engaging new animation, brochure and infographic to stress the importance of observing correct safe isolation procedures.

The influential trade body also graphically reinforces the dangers of not isolating safely, with tragic case studies of electricians who have been burned, scarred for life and even killed in…

Snickers Workwear High-Performance Jackets

Workwear – Protectivewear - Performancewear – Leisurewear.

With street-smart designs for men and women, all Snickers Workwear jackets include must-have features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long lasting protection and stretch comfort.

Whatever you need – if it’s for work, play or protection against hazards – Snickers Workwear has Jackets that will work on site, are ideal for leisure, always ensuring optimal performance, comfort, good looks and visibility.

ALLROUNDWork Jackets are just what the name suggests, delivering a…

Snickers Workwear Sustainable Merino Wool Clothing

Mulesing-free, 100% All-natural and sustainable undergarments.

Stay warm or cool in our 100% All-Natural Merino Wool mid- and base-layer clothes that deliver optimal comfort for all kinds of working environments and leisure activities when the weather gets chilly.

There are short and long sleeve T-shirts as well as leggings and topwear that combine superior wool warmth with body-mapping designs for the ultimate base- and mid-layer protection in really cold conditions.

Designed by nature for excellent ventilation and insulation, Merino wool is extremely soft, and naturally odour-preventive…

The NEW FlexiWork Neon Jackets and Fleeces

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment - delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement.

While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new FlexiWork Neon Fleece Hoodie, Jacket and Gilet that really set these new garments apart.

They’re great for working outdoors in the colder months. Delivering superior flexibility and comfort, these lightweight 4-way stretch garments come in a body-mapping design and are made from an Elastane/Polyester…

Pinpointing core to earth faults for a safer rail network

Railways require safe, reliable power systems to support signals, points and communications infrastructure.

Trackside equipment must be protected from failure, and with thousands of miles of track to maintain, Network Rail demands maximum visibility to assess the health and condition of its infrastructure.

UK rail networks are subject to harsh operating conditions and incidents of theft, accidental damage and degradation. Finding and locating faults is challenging, currently requiring rail personnel to spend thousands of hours trackside inspecting and locating failing cable.

Wieland’s safety light curtains provide access control for enhanced safety

SLC Series safety light curtains from Wieland Electric have been designed to protect operators from dangerous areas or as access control against unauthorised trespassing.

Featuring slim, rigid housings that enable easy adjustment and stable operation, with integrated double-scan technology that avoids unwanted downtime in even the harshest operating conditions, the robust and reliable SLC Series safety light curtains provides effective and economical optoelectronic protection customisable to nearly any machine application.

When using multiple systems, mutual interference is avoided by…

Top Quality SAFE Face Protection from Hellberg Safety

Hellberg Safety specialist PPE products include highly advanced face protection products, noise hazard protection and communication solutions for personal safety and wellbeing on site.

Hellberg’s interoperable face protection products offer helmet and visor solutions to suit a variety of internal and external work situations. With a standard product design across the range, users are able to mix and match visors, carriers, and hearing protectors for complete ‘headband-only’ or ‘safety helmet’ solutions that protect against the hazards faced in differing task environments.

GORE EXHIBIT AT UTILITY WEEK HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 9TH TO 10TH DECEMBER 2020

Meet The Gore Team: 20% Off Registration Fee

Gore Products for Professional Use are presenting three core products for top to toe PPE safety and protection at this year’s Utility Week virtual conference:

• Arc Rated GORE® PYRAD® protective garments for everyday wear

New to the market Gore are showcasing this breakthrough technology which offers Class 2 arc protection within a one ply fabric. Designed for everyday working scenarios when waterproof protection isn’t required, GORE® PYRAD® protective garments provide electrical workers with high level defence against the thermal hazards of an…

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO) AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS (CBA) OF PVC CABLES RECYCLING CONFIRM COMPETITIVENESS OF PVC CABLES

In a complex period like the one we are experiencing at a global level, the issue of cost control is crucial for any product at every stage of its life, from purchase to maintenance, up to disposal and recycling.

Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO) – the methodology evaluating the economic performance of materials – is considered the most effective method to provide an analysis of the users' monetary costs throughout the products’ lifetime.

TCO is therefore a ‘customer-centric’ analysis aimed to account for the difference between the purchase price of something and its long-term cost.

Take Your Van Security to Another Level with the Kasp Van Lock & Hasp

New research amongst tradespeople by Direct Line for Business ( https: //www. directlineforbusiness. co. uk) has uncovered some shocking statistics, which revealed that 58% of electricians admitted to having had their valuable tools stolen, with the majority of thefts happening overnight when tools are often kept in vehicles.

This highlights the need for tradespeople to boost their van security. The Kasp Security Van Lock & Hasp ( K50073A) provides the best protection against common forms of attack on vans, its shackle-less lock enclosed within the walls of the hasp, offering virtually…