PREMISES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This year’s Access Industry Forum (AIF) Working at Height Knowledge Base, Demonstration Area and Information Centre delivered thought-provoking panel discussions, powerful presentations and practical solutions across a wide range of working at height

Marco Norman, managing director of Safetyworks & Solutions takes a look at the various roof access systems available, and their most suited applications.

Union Industries, manufacturer of industrial rapid roll hi-speed doors, has completed a major installation at The Co-operative’s new Scottish Distribution Centre in Newhouse. PWE reports.

Portakabin, the modular building specialist, has achieved re-accreditation to ISO 14001 - the internationally-recognised standard for reducing impact on the environment.

For many years now Fengrain has always relied on the Big Brute vacuum cleaners to aid in its stringent cleaning routines and with the expansion and construction of further silos an additional vacuum cleaner was called for.

The new Taski by Diversey swingo 1850 walk-behind scrubber drier incorporates a number of design and ergonomic features to promote economical operation, ease-of-use and life-long sustainability. Its large water tank and patented water control system

Site and safety managers can now use the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) online verification tool at www.ipaf.org to check if a card is genuine. A valid PAL Card issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), or by its North American

The Access Industry Forum (AIF) Knowledge Base, taking place at the Safety & Health Expo from 17-19 May 2011, is back by popular demand after a successful launch last year. This year the Forum is sponsoring three distinct areas: the Working at Height

John Meale, managing director of loading & unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries Ltd says spending time to choose well designed and properly manufactured quality loading bay and materials handling equipment can pay dividends in making

Electrical Arc Flash Mitigation is becoming an increasingly important element of safety management within any industrial setting and forms a central part of ensuring site security and minimising lost time. PWE reports.

Standfirst: Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) systems can significantly improve efficiencies and productivity within any warehouse or distribution centre operation.

The EMKA IP65 three-digit combination lock and cylinder key swinghandle system offers simple security on two levels. Applications for the 1155 Program include storage lockers in factories, schools and colleges as well as outdoor storage facilities an

SERV Trayvou Interverrouillage (STI) has launched the NXO1LTC, a new access interlock with personnel key for harsh or corrosive environments. It consists of a lock with two key slots that work on a free key / trapped key basis.

Key management specialist Traka has boosted its product range with the launch of a stand-alone touch-screen system. The Traka Touch is an independent, intelligent device that simplifies key management while improving accuracy and efficiency.

Works engineers may be unaware of the nuisance odours, grease, fat and other contaminants routinely exhausted from site canteens until they receive an unwanted visit from Environmental Health. The correct application of kitchen filtration systems ca

Tennant Company has announced the results of an independent third-party study by Elliott Affiliates on the effectiveness of Tennant’s ec-H2O technology. ec-H2O converts plain tap water into a powerful cleaning agent without any added chemicals.

The Centre for Alternative Technology first installed its Photovoltaic (PV) roof over 15 years ago. When it was first built it was the largest PV array in the UK, covering up to 112sq meters and generating up to 13.5 kilowatts

Breaking out old Terrazzo tiling is both expensive and time consuming. Project managers faced with removing old, cracked tiling are forced to contemplate a limited range of options.

Flexibility has always been a major attraction of Revlok mezzanine floors whose adaptable modular design reflects the experience of Lancashire-based parent company Doity Engineering Ltd.

Although Kemperol is known for its flat roof waterproofing capabilities, the benefits of using it for pitched metal roof repairs are perhaps less well known.