The PrimeLab 1.0, from Pool-i.d./Water-i.d. (Germany), manufacturer of water testing equipment for more than a decade, is the only photometer worldwide that is capable of covering 400 wavelength (380-780nm) in parallel, using only 1 LED and 1 JENCOLOR multispectral sensor. Due…
Category: Health and Safety
Safety report highlights dangers of knocking down walls
The latest Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (Cross) update highlights the dangers of knocking down walls in terraced housing. Confidential reports that are submitted to Cross are de-identified before being reviewed by a panel of experts. The panel then makes…
Technology designed to make easier work of washroom safety
Chris Tranter advises on a new technology designed to make easier work of washroom safety in commercial environments. Thorough and comprehensive infection control is an increasingly serious issue for any building used by the public. One need only look at the…
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Carbon monoxide testing on commissioning condensing boilers
Following a small number of carbon monoxide (CO) related incidents with newly-commissioned condensing boilers, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), with the collaboration of members and associated organisations, responded to concerns from government and Health and Safety Executive by…
SummitSkills launches three-year strategic plan
National occupational standards, apprenticeship frameworks and qualifications are the core focus of work outlined in SummitSkills’ new strategic plan for 2015 to 2018. After transitioning last year from a sector skills council to a standard setting organisation (SSO), SummitSkills has…
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