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can enter the eyes, causing pain, discomfort and in extreme instances, even irreversible damage.
3M TACKLES EYEWEAR
FOGGING ISSUES Our eyes are especially vulnerable to accidents and injury. Removing or reducing the hazard is always the best option, but, in practice, this isn’t always possible - meaning eye protection is a necessity in a wide range of workplace environments.
Without the correct protection, debris, chemicals and particles
APOLLO HELPS INTERSAFE GROW
ITS PAT BUSINESS Hampshire-based Intersafe recently invested in Seaward’s new Apollo 600 testers for use among its 50 strong team of appliance test engineers.
The lightweight Apollo 600 includes all of the electrical safety tests required by the IET Code of Practice including, earth continuity, insulation resistance at 250V or 500V, protective conductor current, touch current, IEC lead polarity and RCD trip time.
Intersafe settled on this product because of the inclusion of an integrated digital camera for the visual inspection of appliances, as well as an expanded internal memory that means all test results can be recorded automatically for downloading to results databases.
Adrian Pendle, Director of Intersafe, explained: “Portable appliance testing is an increasingly important part of our electrical testing business and we believe we’ve succeeded because of the attention to detail we bring to all jobs.
“Our test engineers are all fully
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qualified and we work closely with clients to agree risk assessments and the inspection and testing required before carrying out any work.
“Using the most up to date PAT technology available is central to this
Depending on the site risk assessment, workers may be required to wear protective spectacles, goggles or a full faceshield. The lenses of such safety equipment often come with coatings that provide scratch resistance and/or that help to reduce fogging.
Often these coatings wear away, leaving the worker with visibility issues caused by scratches or condensation on the lens. In fact, this is one of the biggest issues facing safety eyewear wearers and can result in impaired vision.
To try and tackle this issue 3M has introduced the Scotchgard Anti-Fog Coating.
The new technology offers superior anti-fog protection, which outperforms the EN166 N marking requirements
for anti-fog performance by up to five times. The Scotchgard Coating is applied more than 50% thicker than most coatings on the market while retaining optical clarity Class 1.
The technology is currently available on two 3M eyewear ranges; the Solus Safety Spectacle Series 1000 in a range of lens colours and comfort options, and the Goggle Gear Series 500, which features an adjustable strap and optional prescription insert. All products come with polycarbonate lenses, which absorb 99.9% of UV rays.
Unlike alternatives, Scotchgard Anti- Fog Coating Eyewear has been shown to retain its anti-fog properties for a minimum of 25 washes with mild detergents and water, as well as disinfectants including IPA solution.
To find out more about Scotchgard Anti-Fog Coating for Safety Eyewear and apply for a free trial visit:
www.3m.co.uk/Scotchgard_AntiFog
approach and ensures that the work is done efficiently and thoroughly, with the minimum of disruption to a client’s workplace.
“It also means that we can supply all the necessary reports and test certificates at the touch of a button as part of a fully integrated and streamlined testing service.”
The field service team carries out electrical inspection and testing at client premises, downloading test results from the tester for transmission to head office where all results are retained in PATGuard software-enabled records.
Intersafe engineers use the onboard camera in the Apollo 600 to record test failures and this allows the company to create an audit trail for potentially dangerous items that are removed from service.
To maximise the capabilities of the Apollo 600 on client premises, the company is also trialling the use of the tester to inspect and record the condition of other workplace safety features, including emergency lighting systems.
More details at
www.seaward.co.uk and at
www.intersafe.co.uk.
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