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UVEX UNVEILS WHITE PAPER ON NEW PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR STANDARD
uvex, a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), has released a new White Paper ‘Demystifying the New Eyewear Standard: EN ISO 16321-1:2022’ which is essential reading for anyone responsible for specifying safety eyewear.
The comprehensive document provides valuable insights into the new international standard set to replace EN 166:2001, offering a detailed analysis of the changes and their implications for keeping workers safe across multiple industries.
Key highlights of the White Paper:
Implementation timeline: Understand when the new standard comes into force and how it affects current certifications.
Scope of application: Learn which regions will adopt EN ISO 16321-1:2022 and how it aims to harmonise global safety standards.
Reason for change: Explore the motivations behind shifting from EN 166 to an ISO standard and the benefits of this transition.
Major updates: Get insight about the significant changes, including updates to headform sizes, mechanical strength requirements, and lens filter criteria.
Optional features: Discover the optional features allowed under the new standard and their corresponding markings.
STOCKSIGNS TAKES ON MOUNT OLYMPUS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN’S TRUST
Stocksigns has raised £17,036 for The Children’s Trust through its latest fundraising challenge. This year the team from the Surrey-based signage manufacturer and supplier flew out to Greece to take on a two-day trek of Mount Olympus, climbing an impressive 2,918 metres above sea-level.
Mount Olympus, the mythological seat of the gods, is one of the most challenging hikes attempted by the company to date. A group of customers also joined the Stocksigns team this year including D2D Associates Limited, Tenzing Search, Seymour Civil Engineering and Clearview Intelligence.
The group flew to Thessaloniki on the 21 June before travelling to their base – the town of Olympiaki. The first day of the challenge was a 550ft climb, before stopping at the refuge overnight. Day two was an early start and the team tackled the intense 300ft of elevation up the Class III YSD-graded mountain to its summit.
In total, the team raised over £17,000 for The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain
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Why download this White Paper?
As occupational safety regulations evolve, staying informed is crucial for several stakeholders including Health and Safety professionals, procurement departments, manufacturers, training organisations, and wearers. uvex’s White Paper provides a clear and concise breakdown of the new EN ISO 16321 standard, equipping you with the knowledge to ensure compliance and maintain the highest level of protection for your workforce.
Download the full white paper now to gain an in-depth understanding of the new protective eyewear standard and prepare your organisation for the upcoming changes. Equip yourself with the essential information needed to navigate this transition smoothly and continue providing optimal eye protection in your workplace.
https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/media/white-papers/ www.uvex-safety.co.uk
injury. Based in Tadworth, a Surrey neighbour to Stocksigns, the charity focuses on providing the children with the opportunity to live the best life possible by providing specialist rehabilitation, education and community services.
Managing Director at Stocksigns, Danny Adamson, commented: “We are so proud to have raised this amount of money for The Children’s Trust and remain incredibly grateful to everyone who came along and to our sponsors. At Stocksigns, we feel extremely passionate about giving back to the community; it’s a really important part of our culture and this was by far the hardest challenge we have taken on to date. Our thoughts are already turning to next year and what we can do to support such a wonderful charity that does amazing work.”
www.stocksigns.co.uk/ www.tomorrowshs.com
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