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Safety monitoring for lone workers without a mobile phone
posted on 09/07/2007
Safeguarding lone workers in industries such as forestry, agriculture, construction, cargo and marine can be a problem for employers as the nature of their work may make it inappropriate for employees to use a mobile phone to raise an alarm in the event of an accident or attack. Now, Argyll Telecom has launched MaxCare, an accurate waterproof device, which can be worn comfortably on the arm, leg, shoulder or waist – it can even be sewn into an it... [more]
The need for more security in schools
posted on 04/07/2007
New research from TAC has revealed an urgent need for a holistic approach to security in Britain's schools. Two thirds of teachers have been physically or verbally assaulted in the past year with almost 100 per cent being on the receiving end of a torrent of abuse from unruly pupils, according to the TAC School Security Report published today. The 10-page document makes bleak reading with many staff revealing that they had seriously considere... [more]
Scafftag Lockout Tagout solutions help Northern Marine Management minimise mechanical and electrical risks
posted on 02/07/2007
Northern Marine Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stena AB., operates strict health and safety policies. Its policy of eliminating, or at least minimising risk is no mean feat though when taking into consideration it is responsible for the maintenance of a fleet comprising over 50 vessels, which could be anywhere in the world at anytime, not to mention its responsibility to ensure conformity of its high standards by over 4,000 mul... [more]
Salto wireless electronic locks on TV drama
posted on 29/06/2007
SALTO Systems has been asked to help Tiger Aspect Productions, one of the UK's leading TV and film production companies, to replicate a modern, boutique hotel for its new drama programme ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’ that will air on ITV this autumn. Played by Billie Piper – Doctor Who’s former time travelling assistant - ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’ is the story of a high-class call girl working in London. The programme will tell her story f... [more]
CE-marked continuous hinges for use on fire, smoke and escape doors
posted on 29/06/2007
Adams Rite has become the first company in the UK to offer CE-marked continuous hinges suitable for use on fire, smoke and escape doors. The CE marking applies to Adams Rite’s FM-300, FM-344 and FM-3500 continuous hinges, and signifies they satisfy the relevant European Directives. These flush mounted stainless steel hinges are ideally suited for use on high traffic and high impact doors that have a security and safety requirement, such as e... [more]
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