HOW TO TAKE SAFE, SOCIALLY-DISTANCED STEPS
As manufacturers start taking tentative planning steps to emerge from lockdown, Broanmain Plastics reveals how its flexible interlocking Trudec floor tile system offers a professional looking alternative to stickers and spacers when maintaining social distancing. According to CIPD research, two in five
people have reported feeling anxious about the prospect of going back to work because of the health risks posed by Covid-19 to them and those close to them. This has led to calls for employers to prepare for and protect physical and psychological health. At Broanmain Plastics it has already resulted in a number of new enquiries for its Trudec tile system. Used in indoor areas, including factories and
warehousing, employers can swiftly introduce directional messages, reinforce two-metre distancing measurements and safety warnings, which can be easily changed as COVID-19 guidelines evolve. More forgiving than traditional ceramic floor
tiles and a versatile, longer lasting alternative to epoxy coatings, floor paints and stickers, the bespoke, REACH-compliant interlocking Trudec floor tile system can be designed to meet
stringent Health & Safety and wellbeing requirements. Available in multiple colours and textures, one-way walkways and queuing systems can be clearly marked out. Colour zones can also be used to delineate collaborative workspaces. Made to order in the UK from hygienic, easy
clean polyvinyl chloride (PVC), providing the existing flooring is level, the Trudec tile system can even be laid on top of existing tiles and hard surface areas - even heritage tiles and parquet flooring. The use of interlocking translucent tiles means that as social distancing messages change, the tiles can be lifted, new instructions or directions printed and inserted, and each tile re-laid. If the workforce needs to be re-routed, arrows and signage can even be fully rotated, without having to purchase an entirely new floor system. It’s also possible to personalise an entire floor space with branded leadership messages and logos. For science, catering, and bathroom areas
prone to spills, the PVC tiles are hygienic and easy to disinfect, increasing confidence post- lockdown among anxious work colleagues. Being industrial-quality, the tiles are also resistant to staining from oils and industrial chemicals, as well as being flame retardant.” Sustainable eco-friendly options are
available, using reground plastic materials within the PVC mix that doesn’t compromise the robustness or durability of the tiles’ performance. Additionally, when the flooring reaches the end of its lifespan, the tiles are fully recyclable. A full fitting service can be arranged.
benbayley@broanmain.co.uk We look at the subject of safety on page 17.
SAND REMOVAL IS ON TRACK TO MAKE SAVINGS
Engineers have recently removed around 800 tonnes of sand and strengthened an embankment and rockface to prevent land landslips near St. Catherine’s Tunnel, between Guildford and Shalford. A 20mph speed restriction, which had been imposed following two landslips, has been removed and trains can now travel at normal speeds through the area. Unfortunately though, this area contains a
large natural sand deposit, which causes problems when wind blows the sand on to the track. For safety reasons, this sand has to be manually shovelled into one tonne bags for removal by a contractor for reprocessing. James Ilott at the Portable Vacuum
Solutions division of IBS visited the site and
offered a vacuum based idea that uses a 55kv vacuum unit along with a 75mm diameter hose. For easy manoeuvrability, the vacuum unit is
mounted on an all-terrain trailer. The trailer, which can be hauled by any site vehicle, is easily positioned at the top of the embankment and the extra-long hose allows the sand to be quickly vacuumed away from the track. Once vacuumed from the rail track, the sand is collected in one tonne capacity bags which are fixed to the underside of the vacuum unit. With the trailer in place, valuable savings in
manpower have been achieved.
james@ibsblowers.com
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CELEBRATING A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE
RS Components has recorded more than one million members on its DesignSpark engineering platform. This number of registrations has been achieved in the same year that the company celebrates 10 years of DesignSpark and signals the platform’s importance and popularity amongst the global engineering community. Over the past 10 years, RS has continued to develop
the functionality and range of resources available through the DesignSpark ecosystem and has more than doubled its membership in the past three years. Engagement statistics indicate that a new engineer joins the platform every two minutes, professional- level design software is opened every 20 seconds, assets from the CAD-neutral libraries are downloaded every 12 seconds, and a piece of content shared by the community is viewed every four seconds. To celebrate reaching this milestone, DesignSpark is
giving both new and existing members the chance to win a £250 voucher to spend at RS Components. The winner will also receive a lifetime software license for either DesignSpark PCB Pro or the DesignSpark Mechanical add-on modules. To enter please visit:
https://www.rs-
online.com/designspark/designspark-is-now-1- million-members-strong
www.rs-online.com/designspark
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