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ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards
ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards The ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Exoskeletons: Considerations When Dec...
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Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys
Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys It is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 to prevent the uncontrolled disturbance of asbestos-containing material...
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Highways England tests Vehicle Incursion Airbag to protect road workers
Highways England tests Vehicle Incursion Airbag to protect road workers An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on Highways England’s roa...
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Mammoet wins ESTA Safety and Innovation awards
Mammoet wins ESTA Safety and Innovation awards Mammoet has announced it has won two awards at the European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) Awards of Excellence 2020. Ma...
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Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety
Brain injuries and Hard Hat safety Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries. Headway, the brain injury asso...
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Blackline Safety launches world’s first direct-to-cloud Area Gas Monitor with 4G
Blackline Safety launches world’s first direct-to-cloud Area Gas Monitor with 4G ATEX certified and shipping to clients throughout Europe, G7 EXO marks a new era for area gas monitoring with dro...
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Centurion and the Headway brain injury association promote Hard Hat Awareness Week
Centurion and the Headway brain injury association promote Hard Hat Awareness Week Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes...
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Bosch develops Tango virtual companion to increase truck driving safety
Bosch develops Tango virtual companion to increase truck driving safety Trucks are the mainstay of logistics. In Germany, three-quarters of all goods are transported by road. Time pressure, long worki...
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Iteris wins Florida DoT Smart Mobility and safety initiative
Iteris wins Florida DoT Smart Mobility and safety initiative Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) h...
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Orange Business and De Beers develop Geofencing tech for crew safety in offshore mining
Orange Business and De Beers develop Geofencing tech for crew safety in offshore mining Orange Business Services, a network-native digital services company, and De Beers Marine South Africa, a divisio...
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Centurion looks into face screen standards for construction use
Centurion looks into face screen standards for construction use Centurion, the trusted PPE manufacturer is encouraging anyone buying face screens, also marketed as visors, cough guards, face guards an...
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Reference Point and Mitie launch Passport System for the highways workforce
Reference Point and Mitie launch Passport System for the highways workforce Reference Point and Mitie are delighted to announce the launch of the Passport System (powered by Validate) on 1 August 2020...
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AECOM launches TRIPS to support transit agencies return to service safely
AECOM launches TRIPS to support transit agencies return to service safely AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure firm, today announced it has launched its newest integrated technology solution, Tra...
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National Grounding Safety Month promoting Static Electricity awareness
National Grounding Safety Month promoting Static Electricity awareness SafeRack, a leader in industrial loading safety equipment has teamed up with Newson Gale, a leader in static control to designate...
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New guidance from Highways England allows 60mph traffic through roadworks
New guidance from Highways England allows 60mph traffic through roadworks Highways England issued new guidance for its supply chain today, to support them using 60mph more often within roadworks, wher...
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Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles
Safety and zero-emissions at the heart of Volta commercial vehicles According to Carl-Magnus Norden, Founder of Volta Trucks: “Safety is at the heart of the Volta brand for one simple reason. In Londo...
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Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and TÜV SÜD publish Safety Guidelines
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and TÜV SÜD publish Safety Guidelines Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) announced today the first ever completed certification guidelines for Hy...
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Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety
Columbus McKinnon introduces the Intelli-Lift System with automated safety Integrating the Company’s lifting expertise with its smart technology, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched the Magnete...
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Highways England warns about the dangers of unsecured loads
Highways England warns about the dangers of unsecured loads Shocking footage showing the moment a road worker is struck by metal on the motorway and images of items strewn across roads – Highway...
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Brokk offers in-depth training program to maximize safety and productivity
Brokk offers in-depth training program to maximize safety and productivity Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers on-demand, personalized training opt...
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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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