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Axle corrosion protection from Henkel
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xle corrosion on rolling stock is a costly business. It is the main reason why up to 3,000 axles have to be replaced every year at a cost of £1,500 per unit. To address the problem Henkel has introduced its Loctite® Axle Corrosion Protection System.
The system comprises a suite of Loctite®
products, the first of which pre-treats the substrate to inhibit corrosion and promote adhesion; a flexible sealant is then applied to prevent corrosion at the axle transition and wheel overhang. This is topped by a fast-curing two-part paint system that provides impact resistance and a smooth surface finish. Tested in accordance with CR/PE 0102 (reference 123766), the system was presented to the RSSB’s cross-industry Wheelset Management Group earlier this year. Visit
www.loctite.co.uk
Uvex puts the boot in on Crossrail Project
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ochtief Murphy Joint Venture (HMJV) discovered the
safety boots it had issued to its workers on the Crossrail project were not only uncomfortable but were falling apart after a couple of months’ use. As a result, HMJV, which employs direct labour for the majority of construction activity on the Crossrail contract, decided to trial the uvex Quatro Pro safety boot. The Quatro Pro is shaped to the natural contours of the foot and its insole has a moisture control system. It has a broad, comfortable fit and a self-cleaning profile to reduce a build-up of contamination allowing for better grip, as well as rubber toe protection to improve durability. After trialling the boot, Eamonn Burns
of HMJV said: ‘The Quatro Pro is without doubt my first choice by a big margin. The initial investment is repaid with a longer lasting boot and a happier, healthier and safer workforce, not to mention substantial cost savings of around £14,500 each year.’ Visit
www.uvex-safety.com
Dates and venue confirmed for Infrarail 2014
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nfrarail 2014 will take place from 20 to 22 May next year at Earls Court, and will be the
10th in a series of UK trade shows focusing specifically on railway infrastructure Just over 4,500
managers, engineers and decision-makers visited the last Infrarail in
Birmingham in May 2012.
More than 200 companies exhibited and data showed some 66 per cent of registered visitors possessed purchasing authority. Infrarail 2014 will include dedicated display areas allowing companies to present specialised equipment and plant, while alongside the exhibition a range of supporting activities will provide visitors with industry insights and networking opportunities. Programmes of free technical seminars
and keynote presentations will run throughout the show and there will be an Infrarail Awards dinner. Infrarail 2014 is organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions (
www.mackbrooks. com), which also runs the Railtex series of rail technology events in the UK. Visit
www.infrarail.com
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vex has been highly commended in the Product Innovation category at the BSIF (British
Safety Industry Federation) Safety Awards 2013 for its xact-fit earplug. The award is given to innovative products that contribute to improvements in occupational health and safety. Both the ergonomically designed stems and the oval foam pods of the xact-fit mimic the shape and contours of the ear canal, reducing pressure in the canal and making the fitting of the xact- fit hygienic, convenient and easy. The uvex xact-fit is suitable for noise
environments below 100 decibels, and for those exposed to intermittent noise or noise areas. It is corded for increased security and incorporates replaceable foam pods, which increase the life and value of the product. Visit
www.uvex-safety.com
Effective trauma care for network operators
of those affected and save network operators money, according to trauma care specialists, The Centre for Crisis Psychology (CCP). CCP has specialised in the provision of
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trauma care following major incidents for nearly 30 years and believes its approach can get rail staff, and in particular drivers, back to work in two to three weeks, while delivering major cost benefits.
This timescale compares to around two
months for operators who have used more traditional trauma aftercare services and employee assistance programmes. During a trial with a major network
operator, CCP was able to demonstrate a significant improvement in return to work time, which also saw drivers back driving again after three to four weeks. This could save around £50,000 annually, based on an average of 24 incidents per year. Anna Chapman, managing partner
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aving the correct trauma care strategy in place can improve the return to work time
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