Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was...
Extreme height no barrier to inspecting Hull tidal facility
Specialist rope access techniques were used by technicians to access the concrete and steel components of the Grade II listed Hull tidal surge barrier...
“UK must prioritise drowning prevention,” says National Water Safety Forum following WHO report
The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention after...
National Highways improving A38 safety with drainage scheme in Cornwall
National Highways is progressing with a scheme which will improve safety for motorists on the A38 in Cornwall.
In recent years, the A38 at Notter...
Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear
Selecting the right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at...
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University develop technology that will significantly improve the detection of waterborne pathogens
Technology that will significantly improve the safety of public water supplies by greatly improving the detection of waterborne pathogens, has been developed by scientists...
Anaerobic digestion company fined more than £300,000 following explosion
A company which produces electricity from food waste by anaerobic digestion, has been fined more than £300,000 after an explosion caused two employees to...
Below the surface: Why water companies prioritise worker safety over asset protection
Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD, explores the contradictory approach to safety in the water industry, highlighting the stark contrast between the protection of...
Women in Water – Becca Dodds, Dräger, discusses her career in the water and safety sectors
In this Water Vlog, Becca Dodds, Marketing Manager, MGM (Mobile Gas Management), Dräger, discusses her career in the water and safety sectors, with a...
Revealed: Mining, Energy & Water industries are the worst for GDPR compliance
Mining, Energy and Water industries are the most at risk of failing GDPR compliance over any other sector, according to research from business intelligence...
Simplifying the new standard for safety shoes
The introduction of EN ISO 20345:2022 may seem overwhelming for health & safety professionals, but there’s no need to panic, writes uvex’s Clair Weston.
Safety...
Blackline releases new AlertLink feature to improve safety and enhance emergency response
Blackline Safety Corp., a leader in connected safety technology, has announced that it has released the new AlertLink feature for its award-winning EXO and...
Budding professionals can now call upon new HSE and environmental jargon-busting guides
New guides have been launched by RRC International, designed to demystify confusing HSE and environmental terminology for new professionals and global teams.
The first two...
Turning utility services drivers into lifesavers: New initiative launches to cut road traffic collision deaths
Road safety training organisation Driver First Assist has launched Skills for Safer Journeys – a new online training course which could dramatically improve safety...
Health-threat ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming ‘forever chemicals’ from water – using 3D printing.
Researchers at the University of Bath say their...
Building a better approach to dropped-object safety with proximity detection technology
According to the HSE, being struck by a moving object is a leading cause of fatal accidents among the UK’s workforce. With the record-breaking level of...
bNovate Technologies and MattenPlant sign groundbreaking distribution agreement to enhance water safety across Asia
In a landmark move set to revolutionise water safety across Asia, Switzerland’s bNovate Technologies SA, which provides rapid monitoring and analysis of water, sealed...
Eldor joins Init as part of strategic plan
Eldor AS and Eldor UK Ltd are becoming part of the international Init Group and Init Norway AS.
Norwegian Eldor AS and Scottish Eldor UK...
Energy & Utility Skills celebrates 25 years
This month Energy & Utility Skills is celebrating 25 years as an industry skills body, collaborating with employers, regulators, governments and agencies across the...
Blackline Safety Europe receives carbon neutral verification
Blackline Safety Corp., a leader in connected safety technology, has announced that its European operations have been independently verified as carbon neutral for all...
NSF strengthens European presence with advanced Brussels headquarters
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has inaugurated its new European headquarters in Brussels. The cutting-edge facility in Diegem reflects NSF’s...
Select Surveys joins LSBUD Group to advance the UK’s safest digging service
LSBUD, one of the UK’s leading online safe digging platform, has announced that Select Surveys Ltd is now part of the LSBUD Group, in...
West Sussex civil engineering contractor, LG Wood, experiences success with new pipe bridge anti-climb solution
LG Wood Ltd (LGW), has welcomed Southern Water as an early adopter of its new pipe bridge anti-climb solution for water utility companies, the...
Water workers suffer machete attacks and broken jaws, poll shows
Almost half of water workers say abuse they receive has increased due to sewage dumping. A GMB survey, answered by almost 1,300 workers, revealed...
uvex launches profi pure HG, an innovative new safety glove
uvex, the safety equipment manufacturer, has unveiled its latest innovation: the uvex profi pure HG safety glove, engineered to deliver unparalleled grip in wet...
Utilities workers at significant risk from pipeline danger
The utilities industry and their contractors were the second biggest risk to UK pipelines last year. In 2023, almost two in five (19%) workers...
Thames Water issues do not drink tap water notice to properties in Surrey
Thames Water has introduced a precautionary ‘do not drink’ notice to 616 households in Bramley, Surrey, after test results received on Thursday 30th May...
Blackline Safety announces new $1.4 Million deal to protect 800 water utility workers
Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced a new deal valued at $1.4 million with a water utility provider...
Advancing safety and efficiency in water infrastructure
Focusing on safety not only enhances work opportunities but also drives innovation and excellence in the water industry. KM Group, a civil engineering contractor...
Baumer releases new EAM580 RS encoder
Ever-increasing automation across many industrial applications combined with a growing demand to maximise system safety, are among the key drivers for developing robust and...
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