by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
One way to reduce or avoid risks caused by machinery in a working environment, is to implement protective barriers or zones of reach. By putting these safety measures in place, workers will be out of reach of hazard zones, safeguarding their arms and legs. BS EN ISO 13857:2008 focuses on equipment safety and occupational safety by specifying safety distances to protect the upper and lower limbs of workers.
by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
BS EN 953:1997 specifies the general requirements for the design and construction of both fixed and removable machine guards that protect persons from mechanical hazards. Focusing on the use of guards to minimise exposure to hazards and setting up protective barriers, this standard helps users to improve equipment safety.
by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
PD 5304:2005 gives clear, practical guidelines to ensure a high standard of machinery and equipment safety. It looks at a range of health and safety requirements, ranging from the right selection of protective measures and safeguards, to hands-on examples of machine guard design and their applications.
by theEHP | Jun 21, 2012 | British Standards, Business, Environmental Protection, Guidance, Store
Companies and individuals are under constant pressure to reduce their carbon footprint today. From reducing carbon dioxide and pollutant gases, to air pollution and exhaust gases, Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2060 sets out general requirements for anyone who wants to achieve and show carbon neutrality. By following these specifications, you can ensure all your claims are accurate – and gain your customers’ confidence.
by theEHP | Jun 21, 2012 | British Standards, Business, Environmental Protection, Guidance, Store
BS ISO 20121 lays out a management system that helps you improve the sustainability of events. It has been designed to help you manage sustainability throughout the entire event management cycle.
