CONTENTS Management
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Energy Efficiency incorporating Compressed Air November/December 2011
Energy
Handling & Storing
Health & Safety
Management Premises
Indepth Report
Consider the true cost of compressed air.
Supplement
Combining informative articles with details of new products and services, IP&E’s energy efficiency
supplement includes compressed air, motors & drives, boilers & burners, monitoring & targeting,HVAC and lighting
Topics covered in the handling & storing section include forklift trucks, lifting and moving, conveyors, packaging, printing, labelling and
barcoding.In this issue we focus on safer materials handling and storing & containers
Oil storage regs: The need for harmony.........68 The UK Oil Storage Regulations are complex and can cause enforcement difficulties. David Lummis, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), discusses the need for standardisation to curb confusion both for suppliers and distributors
Rack up the safety checks....70 Regular inspections of storage equipment are essential to ensure employee safety, explains Alex Ashcroft, installation & projects manager,Construction Group UK
The health, safety & welfare section covers topics such as breathing safely; slips, trips and falls; noise; managing safety; plant & machinery safety; and training and, in this issue we look more closely at PPE and gas detection
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In this issue we have an in-depth report on
premises cleaning and sections that cover loading bays & doors, and flooring
Open to energy-saving ideas.......................................88 Sustainability and energy efficiency are driving new product developments for the handling and storage industry. Hörmann explains the thinking behind some of its recent door developments
Steps towards greater safety..80 Feet are exposed to a variety of hazards in the workplace, yet their role is often forgotten.Here,Graham Abbott, sales and marketing director, UVEX (UK), explains some of the key considerations in the selection of safety footwear
Gas detection: A guiding hand.....................82 There are many varieties of gas detection monitors and systems on the market affording high levels of
protection.Knowing which product is suitable for a particular application can be confusing, as Scott Safety explains
Quick cure for a sign problem.................................92 When a metal packaging manufacturer decided to improve safety by applying new floor traffic and safety signs, RapidShield UV- curable floor coating technology provided a solution
Polished approach to floor care ...............................96 Keeping ahead of the game in floor polishing technology is not easy, if only because the challenges vary as quickly as solutions are found. Ricky Smith, UK field sales manager for Truvox, explains some of the current techniques and technologies
Wipers: What to use where .............100 What type of wiper should you choose for general cleaning, polishing,mopping up spills, and hygiene-critical wiping? Where should you position your wipers? Tork manufacturer SCA offers some suggestions
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