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Innovative Sheet Piling installation could enable better Smart Motorway safety
Innovative Sheet Piling installation could enable better Smart Motorway safety Expert sheet piling contractor and installer, Sheet Piling (UK) Ltd, could come to the rescue of contractors responding t...
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Shiftec retools to manufacture COVID-19 safety equipment
Shiftec retools to manufacture COVID-19 safety equipment Shiftec, a part of Liberty Engineering, has re-tooled machinery at its plant in Willenhall, West Midlands, to produce safety equipment for soci...
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Geprüfte Sicherheit certificate guarantee KITO product safety
Geprüfte Sicherheit certificate guarantee KITO product safety The Geprüfte Sicherheit certificate (GS), which translates as “Tested Safety” has been recognized worldwide as a safety mark....
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Point Source Audio reinvents the Intercom Headset for Hard Hats
Point Source Audio reinvents the Intercom Headset for Hard Hats Point Source Audio’s patented CM-i family of lightweight in-ear intercom headsets has received a design upgrade. The new design—brought...
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CAT Pin Grabber Couplers boost productivity and reliability while keeping safety a priority
CAT Pin Grabber Couplers boost productivity and reliability while keeping safety a priority Cat pin grabber couplers bring a new level of productivity allowing the operator to change tools in a matter...
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Artificial Intelligence keeping an eye on road safety will give fleet managers a helping hand
Artificial Intelligence keeping an eye on road safety will give fleet managers a helping hand The use of dash cam technology is on the rise, and for good reason. Last year, Scotland Yard revealed the...
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Worldsensing and IBRAM step up to promote Brazilian mining safety
Worldsensing and IBRAM step up to promote Brazilian mining safety Worldsensing has joined the Brazilian Mining Association (Instituto Brasileiro de Mineração or IBRAM in Portuguese) to strengthen its...
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The Road Safety Trust awards £120K in funding for six local organisations
The Road Safety Trust awards £120K in funding for six local organisations The Road Safety Trust, a charity dedicated to making the UK’s roads the safest in the world, has awarded £120,000 funding to...
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McCann crowned with 5th consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal
McCann crowned with 5th consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Medal...
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Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort
Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort Bosch is rethinking driver safety and comfort, bringing one of the most overlooked interior components into the spotlight with...
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The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain
The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain Different jobs present different risks. While office workers may risk carpal tunnel syndrome or the occasional migraine, metal workers are steering clear of...
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Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer Working with industry leaders and contaminated land experts, CIRIA has developed an Asbestos Site Aid mobile app, the first of...
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WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies
WM Donald goes digital with GKD Technologies Based in Netherley, Scotland, civil engineering and construction contractor, WM Donald, runs a comprehensive fleet of high-specification machines. The comp...
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ATG Access revolutionary Bridge Protection System delivers safety and security
ATG Access revolutionary Bridge Protection System delivers safety and security An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now avai...
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NEBOSH launches Safety Simplified to shake up workplace safety training
NEBOSH launches Safety Simplified to shake up workplace safety training NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading providers of health and safety qualifications, has launched Safety Simplified, a brand new ap...
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Six people a month risk their life to cross the rail tracks in Grays, UK
Six people a month risk their life to cross the rail tracks in Grays, UK Over six people a month are putting their lives at risk by walking across the rail tracks at a level crossing in Grays. The lat...
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Increasing safety standards for Suction Excavator Systems
Increasing safety standards for Suction Excavator Systems RSP, the UK’s leading manufacturer of suction excavator systems has launched a new training and testing facility at their UK headquarters. The...
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400,000th Durakerb unit drives construction sector to sustainability success
400,000th Durakerb unit drives construction sector to sustainability success Supporting the UK government’s drive towards a net-zero carbon emissions economy, Durakerb (part of the Econpro group) has...
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Network Rail launches a £70m track worker safety task force
Network Rail launches a £70m track worker safety task force Network Rail has launched a new safety task force, backed with a £70m fund, to target track-worker safety, bringing together multiple strand...
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Adaptive lighting improves safety on Liebherr L586 XPower wheel loaders
Adaptive lighting improves safety on Liebherr L586 XPower wheel loaders A Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loader was recently put into operation at the Dowideit Recycling GmbH machine park in Wustermark....
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Plantforce Rentals tackles safety with high spec Hyundai wheeled excavator
Plantforce Rentals tackles safety with high spec Hyundai wheeled excavator Plantforce Rentals is a leading construction equipment rental company headquartered in Somerset, with additional depots acros...
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Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx
Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx Safety Signage and Products manufacturer Spectrum Industrial will be exhibiting at Plantworx 2019 to be held next week at the East of Engla...
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1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable
1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable A staggering 23% of professional drivers have admitted that if they knew the train timetable and did not believe...
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Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites
Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, delivers a sleek, low-profile design and imp...
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Why the UK faces a perfect storm on motorway bridge safety
Why the UK faces a perfect storm on motorway bridge safety Concrete has been the mainstay of motorway bridge construction for decades and has a wealth of benefits. It’s durable, versatile, and consist...
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World’s first Safety Helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System released
World’s first Safety Helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System released The Swedish brain protection brand, MIPS, announces Guardio as its first partner in the industrial safety helmet industry....
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EIB and EU support investments in Safer Transport Platform with a special focus on roads
EIB and EU support investments in Safer Transport Platform with a special focus on roads At the TEN-T and CEF Conference in Bucharest, the EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc together with Vice...
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Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks
Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks Two giant 70ft-long mobile barrier lorries originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs are now keeping road workers an...
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Network Rail partnership launched to tackle increasing numbers of railway risk takers
Network Rail partnership launched to tackle increasing numbers of railway risk takers Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have today launched a new partnership with the English Footbal...
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SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma
SMIE Crane Simulator wowed audiences at Bauma SMIE is yet again innovating in the world of crane productivity and safety. As those attending Bauma this year will have seen, the booth is full of new te...
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TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base
TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base The Chief Executive of Highways England recently expressed concerns about the safety of in-car touchscreens and the potent...
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Body worn cameras transforming safety in the parking sector
Body worn cameras transforming safety in the parking sector Edesix, UK-based market leaders in the provision of Body Worn Cameras, will be joined by Vigilant Solutions to showcase its new Automated Nu...
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ERF welcomes recommendations to define the technical performance of road markings
ERF welcomes recommendations to define the technical performance of road markings The future Directive on Road Infrastructure Safety Management showcases the importance of readability and detectabilit...
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AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd
AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd Leading manufacturer of ITS product solutions, AGD Systems Limited, has acquired Radix Traffic Limited as part of its ambitious plans for growth. Radix, which is...
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Australia investing A$112 million for safety upgrades on nine high risk Queensland roads
Australia investing A$112 million for safety upgrades on nine high risk Queensland roads The Palaszczuk Government is investing $112 million for safety upgrades on nine high risk Queensland roads. Tra...
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Safety and more convenient PERI climbing technology at bauma 2019
Safety and more convenient PERI climbing technology at bauma 2019 The PERI climbing technology has become even safer and more convenient to use. The solutions presented by PERI at bauma 2019 follow a...
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Collaboration and road layout innovation lead to UK national recognition
Collaboration and road layout innovation lead to UK national recognition Highways England, WJ Group, and Clearview Intelligence have been collectively shortlisted for the Improving Customers’ Journeys...
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JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest
JCB’s new 1 tonne dumper becomes the industry’s safest At the Executive Hire Show, JCB launched a new 1-tonne site dumper which is set to become the safest machine in its class. Powered by...
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The ups and downs of a VARIDESK
The ups and downs of a VARIDESK Last year a very big and very heavy box landed at Highways.Today HQ. It contained a 36” VARIDESK that I was asked to review. I must admit I wasn’t actually expecting to...
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First Cohort complete Institute of Quarrying Level 3 SHE Certificate
First Cohort complete Institute of Quarrying Level 3 SHE Certificate Six employees at Salop Sand & Gravel Supply Co. Ltd are celebrating becoming the first cohort of delegates to complete the Leve...
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Network Rail launches Thomas the Tank Engine book to teach children railway safety
Network Rail launches Thomas the Tank Engine book to teach children railway safety Network Rail has teamed up with the world’s most famous blue engine and pre-schooler favourite, Thomas the Tank Engin...
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Network Rail partners with Thomas the Tank Engine to teach children railway safety
Network Rail partners with Thomas the Tank Engine to teach children railway safety Network Rail has teamed up with the world’s most famous blue engine and pre-schooler favourite, Thomas the Tank Engin...
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NASCO Load Indicators takes up distribution partnership for GKD safety systems
NASCO Load Indicators takes up distribution partnership for GKD safety systems NASCO Load Indicators has been supplying safety and productivity solutions for the construction and rail plant industries...
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Ford introduces Inspection Drones to keep Engine Plant workers safe
Ford introduces Inspection Drones to keep Engine Plant workers safe Imagine if a simple innovation suddenly allowed you to carry out an arduous – but essential – chore in a tenth of the time it would...
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Parsons awarded Nevada Traffic Safety Engineering Design Contract
Parsons awarded Nevada Traffic Safety Engineering Design Contract Parsons was recently awarded a 2-year services agreement to provide traffic safety engineering design services to the Nevada Departmen...
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Rail safety warning issued after motorist level crossing misuse in Anglesey
Rail safety warning issued after motorist level crossing misuse in Anglesey Network Rail in Wales and Borders, British Transport Police and Arriva Trains Wales are calling for motorists in Anglesey to...
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Highways England looks at making it easier to drive through roadworks
Highways England looks at making it easier to drive through roadworks Drivers could be allowed to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on what day of the week they are travel...
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McCann wins coveted RoSPA Gold Award
McCann wins coveted RoSPA Gold Award Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann recently collected its third consecutive RoSPA Gold Award for its ongoing commitment to health and sa...
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Smart thinking could improve driver safety perception of Britain’s Smart Motorways
Smart thinking could improve driver safety perception of Britain’s Smart Motorways Smart Motorways were first introduced in 2006 to address increasing congestion and since then have been proven...
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Motorcycle friendly Evo-Chev Chevron system delivers cost savings
Motorcycle friendly Evo-Chev Chevron system delivers cost savings The Evo-Chev Chevron System, by TMP Solutions has been installed on Titnore Lane, West Sussex, to improve road safety and reduce maint...
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