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Safety/Security


Safe and Secure Keeping ourselves and our belongings safe and secure is of vital importance. Over recent years the awareness of personal risk and the need for safety gear has grown an enormous amount. To address our concerns and to help employers comply with strict legislation on Health and Safety, manufacturers in this category work hard to keep one step ahead of the regulations and the criminals!


In the press recently it was announced manufacturers of automobiles have made them almost impossible to steal – if a thief breaks in without the keys the vehicle is impossible to mobilise. Security of vehicles for the construction industry has also stepped up a gear with sophisticated locks and secure storage systems for locking away those valuable tools. Secure storage of equipment and products is also important from a safety point of view. Awareness of the Health and Safety within the workplace has stimulated a broad range of protective clothing from fire resistant boots to tool carriers designed to protect the back. Clothing is designed to be practical and fashionable, but with safety very much in mind. HSE is an independent regulator that acts in the public interest to reduce work –related death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces. HSE’s job is to prevent people being killed injured or made ill by work. Their website is a valuable source of information on keeping employees safe at work.


Have A Secure Journey Across The USA Make sure your baggage enjoys a hassle free American holiday or business trip by using luggage locks that don’t require your personal belongings to be cut open or destroyed by the US Department of Homeland Security. The ABUS TSA Luggage Locks are essential security for visitors to America. TSA stands for the Transport Security Administration agency, which is responsible for the safety and security of the travelling public in the US.


TSA has the right to open and search air passenger luggage for security screening purposes and if its agents cannot easily access the baggage they will force it open or potentially dispose of the luggage. The approved ABUS TSA Luggage Locks can be opened and re-locked using a TSA master key, which guarantees your belongings will continue to accompany you on your American adventures. ABUS TSA approved luggage locks have easy to read and re-settable three-digit combinations with 1,000 available variations. They have a tough zinc die-cast body and smart black finish that will complement luggage. The 147TSA Combination Luggage Lock has a 3mm steel shackle while the 148TSA Combination Luggage Lock has a flexible 2mm diameter cable. The 37mm cable can link a number of items together, includes a luggage tag and a quick push-button release. Both luggage locks retail at £9.95 RRP inc. VAT.


Reply No. 26 Safety Interlocking Company


Introduces New Intuitive EH Handle Fortress Interlocks has introduced a safety EH door Handle as part of its amGard range of safety interlocks. The stainless steel EH Handle is used in conjunction with Fortress’ actuator head and is designed to be intuitive with a 90° rotating handle that can be used on either left or right handing doors. The EH Handle offers an escape release option as standard, ensuring the safety of operators at all times. It also has lock-out features and can support up to four padlocks with a shackle diameter of 8mm.


Cased in stainless steel or zinc alloy depending on the application the EH Handle is easily installed or retrofitted, accommodating differing door thicknesses and a misalignment allowance of ±12 mm.


Van Vault Sliders Tradesmen demanded organised, safe storage for their power tools. Van Vault delivered the ‘Slider’ range; secure drawer systems that store and protect power tools in commercial vehicles in one, low visibility, easy-to-reach place. Available in two sizes; the Slider is a full height floor drawer that can store 6 power tools stacked in 2 layers. While the Slim Slider is a half height floor drawer that can store 6 power tools in a single layer. Weighing 60Kg the units are constructed from 1.25mm high tensile steel and come fitted with a 70mm anti- drill disc lock that prevents the drawer and its contents from being removed. Designed for fixed installation into most commercial vans the Slider and Slim Slider have multiple fitting points to secure them between wheel arches and side doors. The units have heavy-duty nylon drawer rollers that can support 300Kg when filled. Fitted with steel grip handles they provide a consistently smooth open/close drawer action that glides effortlessly.


Sliders are fully phosphated to provide complete anti-corrosive protection against moisture. The units are also coated with an anti-slip surface that secures items during transit. Reinforced tops allow them to take heavy loads including a pallet – an essential feature of a trade van. The Van Vault Sliders offer dealers the opportunity to generate sales and make good margin on reliable anti-theft products.


Reply No. 1 12 ToolBUSINESS+HIRE www.toolbusiness.co.uk


Fortress Interlocks has specially designed the EH Handle to be discreet and particularly useful for applications using small radius hinged doors in harsh environments. The EH Handle forms part of the amGard range of safety interlocks, a modular, heavy duty interlocking range that provides both safety and security by controlling access to dangerous machinery and safeguarding personnel. A variety of actuators and adaptable mounting arrangements helps sustain a long life cycle and minimises downtime.


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