CONTENTS


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COVER STORY 14.


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MAKING A NOISE ABOUT DOSIMETERS By providing accurate, real-time data on noise exposure, noise dosimeters empower employers to comply with legal regulations, protect worker health, and foster a safer work environment, says Cirrus Research.


REGULARS 06.


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NEWS Catch up on what's new in the industry and get the latest from the courts.


PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest launches and updates from across the sector.


WORKING AT HEIGHT 16.


GETTING AHEAD WITH HEIGHTS In our exclusive interview, Gareth Mc Cague, HSE Manager at Konecranes Demag UK Limited, shares his wealth of knowledge on workplace safety and working at height issues.


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RISKY BUSINESS Ridwaan Omar, a Partner at Forbes Solicitors, looks at how employers can manage the risks of employers working at height.


NOISE MONITORING & CONTROL 26.


LISTEN UP Acoustic management is critical for UK Manufacturing, explains Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics.


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SOUNDING OUT With 1.3 billion people suffering hearing loss due to noise exposure, Professor Chris Barlow argues that the risks of occupational noise exposure merit greater attention.


CLEANING & HYGIENE 31.


REGULATION MATTERS When buying cleaning chemicals, regulations guarantee safety, underpin transparency and ensure consistency. Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, discusses.


THE PERFECT MEDICINE There has been a much larger focus and investment in innovation across the healthcare sector of late, particularly around the efficacy of cleaning and audit programmes, explains Anna Hallas at Medirest.


FEATURES 12.


LEADING THE WAY Ansell’s experts shine a spotlight on navigating regulatory requirements while reducing the impact of personal protection equipment.


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THE YEAR AHEAD Ian McKinnon, Managing Director of Veriforce CHAS, highlights some critical issues that will define the construction sector in 2025 and outlines how industry players can adapt.


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