NEWS REACTEC STRENGTHENS BOARD
Workplace health risk prevention expert Reactec has announced the appointment of Sam Thomas and Leif Anderson as Executive Directors on its Board.
Sam is Reactec’s Sales Director and has been with the company since 2021. As Sales Director, Sam leads the UK-based sales team and is building a channel network for the international expansion of Reactec’s R-Link technology which was launched in 2022. R-Link is transforming the management of health and safety risks with audiences around the world in the construction, utilities, facilities management, rail and manufacturing sectors.
Leif joined the business in 2016 and became Chief Technology Officer in 2018. He leads a team of experts who develop Reactec’s technology suite of workplace wearables and cloud-based data analytics. Leif has been a key part of the business evolution from being an industry leader in the risk from exposure to vibration, to becoming a multi-risk platform which is driving the prevention of harm to a worker’s health from vibration, noise, dust, and proximity to hazards.
Commenting on the appointments, Jacqui McLaughlin, Chief Executive of Reactec, said: “Sam and Leif have both proven their abilities as business leaders within Reactec and have been key contributors to our success to date. As Executive Directors in the
BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL LAUNCHES NEW PODCAST
British Safety Council has announced that it is the latest signatory to the Battery Breakdown campaign as it launched the first episode of its brand-new podcast, Health and Safety Uncut, featuring special guest Matt Humby from Firechief Global.
The Battery Breakdown campaign, run by Electrical First and championed by Matt, seeks to raise awareness of risks from e-batteries and to improve their safety. This follows growing concern over the rise in fatalities, injuries and devastating fires from e-bikes and e-scooters.
British Safety Council’s new Health and Safety Uncut podcast will feature leading industry experts and take a deep dive into a wide range of topics, from neurodiversity in the workplace to the dangers of asbestos, how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and issues relating to drugs and alcohol at work.
Its first guest, Matt Humby, is Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global and kicks off the series with a topical and informative discussion about lithium- ion batteries and the serious fire risks they present when not handled and stored correctly. Health and Safety Uncut is hosted by Dr Shaun Davis, Group
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boardroom, they will be able to contribute more directly on the strategies to deliver our goal to further expand our connected wearable technology and data analytics on a global scale.”
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Director of Safety, Health and Wellbeing at Belron International, who will interview a different guest on a new topic each month.
With the number of lithium battery-related fires in residential buildings and workplaces rising, the first episode of Health and Safety Uncut provides timely and vitally important advice and information on how to minimise the risk and keep people safe.
Commenting on British Safety Council’s support for the Battery Breakdown campaign, Phil Pinnington, Head of Audit and Consultancy at British Safety Council, said: “As with all new and developing technologies, the increasing use of e-bikes and scooters has prompted a wave of new questions, considerations, and challenges – not least for employers, as e-bikes and scooters have entered the workplace; and are routinely charged at (or under) our desks.
“British Safety Council is delighted to join other key supporters of this important campaign, and to work with Electrical Safety First to ensure that the future for e-bikes and e-scooters is both practical and safe.”
https://open.spotify.com/show/19ZT9Cb03WmVNaVIU77HIM
https://www.britsafe.org/training-and-learning/informational-resources/storing-lithium-ion-batteries-in-the-workplace
To download a copy of British Safety Council’s guide for employers on how to manage e-batteries in the workplace, click here.
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Each new episode of Health and Safety Uncut is released on the first Monday of each month, here.
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