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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Scaffolding has for too long been considered


by some to be a high risk, low skill trade. This could not be further from the truth, writes David Mosley, NASC Director for Training and CISRS MD.


REGULARS


NEWS Catch up on what’s new in the industry and get the


latest from the courts.


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PRODUCTS The hottest products and services from across


the sector.


AROUND THE CLOCK This month, we put our 10 questions to Bryan


Lawrie, Sales and Marketing Director at Arco. FEATURES


A WELL -OILED PROCESS Reece Safety outlines some of the ways to


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SAFETY OUT OF SIGHT When it comes to roofing projects, building


owners need to understand their responsibility for the safety of all employees including third-party contractors. Langley Waterproofing Systems explains.


NOISE MONITORING


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BADGE OF HONOUR The Passport to Work scheme has almost


halved the accident incident rate at a major engineering company over the past two years. Anthony Melia explains.


WORKING AT HEIGHT


SCALING NEW HEIGHTS Billy Jones at Millcroft, discusses the company’s


360˚ approach to managing safety at height hazards and reducing risk.


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THE RIGHT TOOLS When should you use a noise dosimeter as


opposed to a sound level meter? Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager, Casella discusses.


PPE


SOUND ADVICE Simon Field, Technical Specialist at 3M, talks us


through the four steps involved in protecting workers against hazardous noises.


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JUST GET HOME SAFE A Leeds plumber is joining forces with Arco


to highlight the importance of PPE after a near-fatal accident at work.


FLOOR SAFETY


CHANGING PERCEPTIONS The public sector can reimagine its approach


to safety flooring thanks to advances in technology, says Elizabeth Butcher Segment Marketing Manager - Education & Healthcare at Tarkett.


GET A GRIP Chris Stanley of COBA Europe offers his advice


on what organisations should consider when it comes to safety flooring and matting.


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