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GORE LAUNCHES NEW INNOVATION FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY WORKERS AT A+A


Dr Peter Wimmer explains the new technology behind the new lightweight arc rated GORE PYRAD protective clothing and its importance to the electrical worker market.


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. FEATURES


MAKING THE GRADE E-learning is a vital tool in keeping education


professionals up to date on H&S compliance in a challenging sector says iHASCO’s Alex Wilkins.


COLD WEATHER? IT’S SNOW PROBLEM Luke Rothwell of Bunkabin provides practical


advice on overcoming the common challenges outdoor workers face in the winter.


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FREEZING RISK Shaun Evers discusses need for refrigerant


gasses: the regulations, risks and the technologies available to mitigate them.


HAND/ARM VIBRATION


HAVS AND HAV NOTS When using a power tool, it’s vital to consider


not only the specified HAV readings but also the suitability of the machine for the task, says the Preparation Group.


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SAFETY IN NUMBERS How is technology improving safety in the


way that safety devices such as gas detectors are managed? Matt DeLorenzo explains.


AN INVISIBLE THREAT Reactec recently supported a study into the


dangers of HAVS. Here, they take us through some of their findings.


COMPLIANCE & RISK ASSESSMENT


RISKY BUSINESS Owen Brown of Keebles LLP advises on


the legal requirements of risk assessments in the workplace.


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AN EVOLUTION IN TRAINING Compliance doesn’t just need to keep pace


with changes in legislation or training methods, it also needs to adapt to changes within your organisation suggests Sam Cobden.


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THE HUMAN FIREWALL By focusing on their behaviour, empowerment


and support, organisations can create its strongest defence against cybercrime, say Human factors specialists Spencer Misstear and Neil Clark.


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