SATRA’S CENTURY HOUSE TO BE THE HUB OF TEST MACHINE DEVELOPMENT


SATRA has opened a purpose-built technical facility that brings together laboratory services operations with the design and manufacture of test equipment for improved testing in global supply chains, including in-house laboratories. One significant difference will be a faster and more efficient feedback loop from the laboratory accreditation team out in the field back to test equipment design personnel so the next generation of machines can be anticipated and product development aligned with rapidly evolving customer demand. John Hooker, SATRA’s chief executive, said: “The


opening of Century House demonstrates SATRA’s continued commitment to the development and close working of our engineering and quality services teams. As well as extending our current portfolio of 300 test machines, this large and modern facility will give us the opportunity to move further towards advanced manufacturing.” The new facility offers laboratory managers in


any country video conference access for remote maintenance, training, calibration guidance and


problem solving for specific test equipment and laboratory set-ups. “Over two hundred in-house


laboratories around the world have achieved SATRA Laboratory Accreditation,” continued Hooker. “The rigorous auditing process by SATRA assesses their ongoing ability to test in accordance with particular test methods and standards.” As well as the continued success


of SATRA’s accreditation programme and its reputation for being the authority in footwear supply chains, last year saw substantial growth in orders for SATRA manufactured test machines. It was also the best year on record for the volume of SATRA test consumables shipped which is evidence that many test laboratories around the world acknowledge the importance of using high quality reference materials and consumable items that satisfy relevant test methods.


“It is fitting in SATRA’s centenary year that we


have opened this fantastic new facility,’” added Hooker, “Which shows that SATRA is thriving internationally and at the same time continues to invest and create jobs in the local Northamptonshire region.” www.satra.com


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Winter issue of Industrial Compliance. Vehicles and materials handling


equipment working in applications with potentially explosive atmospheres, but with no added explosion protection, are exposing workers to numerous ignition risks. How is this safety “breach” possible? You can find out on page 8. Also in this issue, on page 20 we


find out how technology is reducing workplace risks within industrial and process environments via a transformation of the way safety devices are managed.


Victoria White - Editor ROSPA AWARDED NEBOSH LEARNING PARTNER GOLD STATUS


RoSPA has been granted top-level Gold Status as part of the new NEBOSH Learning Partner Programme – one of the first organisations in the world to achieve this level. Gold Status means that RoSPA greatly exceeds


NEBOSH’s six Learning Excellence Principles, which outline global best practice for delivering learner experience on NEBOSH courses. RoSPA delivers a host of NEBOSH qualifications and


courses, including the National Diploma and National General Certificate, to learners from around the world. Errol Taylor, RoSPA chief executive, said: “We are


absolutely thrilled to be given Gold Status by NEBOSH, as this demonstrates our commitment to ensure everyone who undertakes a course through us has the best possible experience, and is given every opportunity to achieve as highly as possible. “This is also another example of the ongoing and burgeoning relationship between our two organisations,


the aim of which is to keep people safe and healthy at work, wherever they are in the world.” NEBOSH’s new Learning Partner Programme is a


quality assurance programme that recognises partners which prove they meet the six Learning Excellence Principles, demonstrating best practice in the provision of course tuition and support. Ian Taylor, NEBOSH chief executive, said: “Great


learning experiences make great professionals. That’s why NEBOSH’s new Learning Partner Programme is based on the principles of best practice and excellence. We’re delighted that partners such as RoSPA are demonstrating excellent standards of learning. It ensures our qualification holders gain the skills they need to be able to know and do effective health and safety when they return to the workplace.” www.rospa.com


HSE RELEASES ANNUAL INJURY AND ILL-HEALTH STATISTICS FOR GREAT BRITAIN


The number of injuries and incidents of ill- health in workplaces across Great Britain is still too high, new statistics show. The annual report by the Health and Safety


Executive (HSE) includes statistics for work- related ill health, workplace injuries, working days lost, enforcement action taken, and the associated costs to Great Britain. Figures show that around 581,000 workers


sustained non-fatal injuries in 2018/2019, with 1.4 million workers suffering from work- related ill-health. The statistics, compiled from the Labour


Force Survey (LFS) and other sources, illustrate that in Great Britain in the 2018/2019 period there were: 147 fatal injuries at work; 1.4


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million working people suffering from a work- related illness; 364 cases were prosecuted and resulted in a conviction; fines from convictions totalled £54.5 million; 28.2 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury. The estimated economic cost to Great Britain totalled £15 billion in 2017/2018. There have been no significant changes to


industries in which there is a higher risk of sustaining an injury while at work, with construction and agriculture still amongst the high-risk sectors. Despite Great Britain continuing to be one of


the safest places to work, the reported figures highlight there are still areas to be improved


upon to prevent fatalities, injuries and ill- health. The figures highlight the scale of the challenge HSE currently faces in making Britain a healthier and safer place to work. www.hse.gov.uk


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