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truly devoted to their overarching goal: to look after our planet and the people living on it.
M-Four is utilising the Audits Module, in which the latest Fire Risk Assessment has been created, and the near fi eld communication, Vision-tags, to tag emergency assets.
FIGHTING FIRE THE SMART
WAY WITH ACMS UK M-Four has selected ACMS UK’s Vision software fi re risk management services to manage and administrate to its client base. M-Four is a forward-thinking business, focused on driving change and bringing excellence to the social housing sector in Scotland. Implementing practical, progressive solutions with expertise and enthusiasm, whilst remaining
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‘INVISIBLE KILLER’ Over exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is the leading cause of melanoma skin cancers in the UK. As melanoma cases are rising faster than any other common cancer, Arco is raising awareness of the risks for outdoor workers and the responsibility employers have in taking an active role in helping to protect their workforce.
Despite the growing consequences of unprotected UV exposure, a survey of health and safety managers conducted by SC Johnson Professional found that 76% of UK health and safety professionals were unaware of the danger, stating that they did not know that one death and fi ve new cases of skin cancer per week in Britain could be attributed to occupational UV exposure.
There is a common misconception that the weather in the UK is not sunny enough to pose a high risk of
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David Falla Associate Director at M-Four, said: “We have
deployed Vision-tags to several sites and we already see the benefi t of the system. We can see when inspections are complete with real- time reporting. I think this project is a game-changer when it comes to validating compliance.”
In adopting the NFC technology to work in conjunction with the Vision Mobile App and Vision software, tags can be uploaded at site, building, fl oor, even room level, scanned using an IOS or Android Mobile
skin cancer to outdoor workers. However, up to 80% of dangerous UV rays still get through light cloud and the strength of solar radiation is not connected to temperature. Workers are also often unaware that they are at risk of developing skin cancer, resulting in many not applying sun protection even if it has been provided.
Getting painful sunburn just once every two years can triple the risk of melanoma skin cancer. It is vital employers understand their responsibility and legal duty of care when protecting their workers from UV radiation. The Health and Safety at Work Act requires every employer to ensure the health of their employees as far as reasonably practical. Employers are also obligated to provide information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure workers’ safety.
Employers need to do more than provide sun cream to their staff. Greater education, training and on- going compliance can help protect outdoor workers who face ten times more sun exposure than indoor workers every year.
Arco can offer bespoke on-site training, product trials and supporting materials to help raise awareness of the dangers of working outdoors and drive behavioural change.
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Phone (with App) to retrieve live data relating to that business.
Steve Aldridge, Managing Director at ACMS UK, commented: “A number of clients are using the Vision-tags to identify and locate asbestos data. Using the tags, the contractors or staff don’t need to refer to a site register, the latest (or often, out of date) Asbestos Survey Report, or even log-in, as the tag provides these details automatically.
“Other clients are using the tags to locate, identify and monitor assets. So many organisations have little knowledge of what assets they own and what condition they’re in and that makes running a successful organisation neigh-on impossible. With the ability to identify assets, the software allows for the uploading of documents such as maintenance and service schedules, images, drawings, plans, how to guides and even video footage, thereby hosting all relevant information and documentation in one, secure place.”
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