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INDUSTRY NEWS
Back to basics approach to
manual handling
recommended
R135x Result TECH Performance
Signature Soft Shell Jacket
A back to basics approach could help “Our trainers use practical, on-site
companies reduce the cost of manual examples using the BASICS model, to
handling injuries, say health and ensure that participants gain relevant
safety training specialists ForeFront experience in best practice that they
Training. can use in their everyday working
They are urging businesses to lives.”
abandon the old “knees bent, back Programmes include the special
straight” handling methods and use training of an in-house “manual
their pioneering “BASICS” guide. handling champion”, ensuring that
Failing to do so could result in there is a point of contact for
companies falling foul of new everyone in the workplace.
legislation, they warn. “In order to avoid fines of up to
BASICS, devised by ForeFront, stands £20,000 and/or a prison sentence
for: stemming from the new H&S
B – Best Foot Forward. Stand with (Offences) Act, which came into force BTC activewear adds Result’s
your feet apart and one foot in January 2009, employers need to
slightly forward. provide suitable and sufficient
TECH performance wear
A – Assess the load. Tilt or push with training to all staff, for their health,
your hands to assess the load. safety and welfare,” adds Mr BTC activewear has added the TECH Combed Pile Soft Shell Jacket is
S – Spine. Keep your spine in its McDonald. range of Performance Soft Shell available in both Men’s and Ladies
natural position. ForeFront says that in the current garments to their ever-growing Result sizes and in a choice of 4 colours. It is
I – Initiate with the legs. Lift using economic climate, companies may be jacket collection. produced from soft athletic 3-way
your legs, not your back. tempted to bring manual handling The TECH range is an innovatively stretch fabric that’s water repellent,
C – Control. Take your time and keep training in-house. styled, technically advanced multi- breathable and windproof but also
the load close to the body at all Outsourcing manual handling activity collection, designed to provide quick drying and designed for a
times. training to a specialist, helps that ultimate weather protection and comfort fit.
S – Stop twisting! Moving your feet companies to stay on top of respond to your every move. The addition of the TECH range to BTC
prevents a twist…and the legislation and can also help The range of 10 key garments includes activewear’s ever-growing collection of
biggest cause of injury. businesses reduce the cost of Lost the stunning R135X Result TECH Result Jackets, Fleece and Headwear
Dave McDonald, ForeFront’s principal Time Accidents (LTA). According to Performance Signature Soft Shell reflects the well-deserved reputation
consultant says: “Manual handling ForeFront, manual handling accounts Jacket: waterproof to 8000mm, of this popular brand.
requirements vary tremendously for more than a third of all LTAs at a breathable to 3000mvp and featuring For further details of the Result TECH
between industries and we teach by cost to industry of over £1 billion the TECH 3-layer fabric this is one of range, please contact BTC activewear
applying the latest techniques to annually. the first fully waterproof jackets on the on 0121 505 5177, e-mail
each company’s individual working For more information contact market.
c09@btcactivewear.co.uk or visit
environment. ForeFront Training on 01472 348800. The Result Osaka TECH Performance
www.btcactivewear.co.uk
Falling in love with the new casuals
Daiber’s new casual wear is a great and navy. The children’s version (JN casual, comfortable and warm. The
way to show off your style. Casual 059k) comes without a drawstring. functional jacket with a 3-layer
cuts and a good look are hallmarks of The ladies’ long sleeved hooded shirt membrane is wind-repellent,
these garments by Daiber’s own half zip (JN 364) made of smooth breathable and waterproof. Zips
brand James & Nicholson. elastic single-jersey shows that under the arms cater for additional
Round-Neck Zip (JN 352) with stand- hooded shirts can also be ladylike. ventilation. The hood with lavish
up collar and short zip is a classic. Made of 95% combined ring-spun details, the contrasting inside and
Thanks to the high-class French terry cotton and 5% elastane, it comes in the elastic drawstrings with
quality, the sweatshirt is especially white and black. stoppers on hem and hood lend
comfortable to wear. Elastic ribbed On colder days, the doublefleece the jacket its especially trendy
bands on neckline, sleeves and jacket for women (JN 354) and men look. The jacket comes in
waistband always guarantee the (JN 355) is ideal. It has a kangaroo brown/sand, red/black, navy/indigo
perfect fit. Colours include carbon, pocket and a micro fleece inner. The and black/grey.
black, sports grey, navy and red. zip fastener, cord and inside are in An overview of the whole variety of
For a sporty look, hooded jacket contrasting colours, giving this the Daiber collection can be seen in
(JN 059) is a perfect choice with its bonding jacket its special look. the latest James & Nicholson
raglan cut and two large pockets. The Colours are navy/red, red/carbon, Workbook 2009 and Myrtle Beach’s
two-layer hood with jersey lining black/carbon, olive/lime-green, catalogue Caps 2009.
gives it a sportive look and makes it carbon/orange and sports grey/navy. Further information is also
so cosy. It comes in stone, black, blue, The hooded Softshell jacket for available at
burgundy, olive, brown, grey-heather women (JN 349) and men (JN 348) is
www.fusiblesystems.co.uk
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