Hands up for glove chart
February 1st 2008 Marigold Industrial has launched a
chemical permeation chart,
providing glove performance data
against 100 commonly used
industrial chemicals.
The chart, which comes with
free magnifier, is a useful reference
tool for anyone with responsibility
for selecting hand protection for
people in contact with chemicals.
The aim of the Ladder Association
in 2008 is clear-cut. It is to make
sure that anyone using ladders and
stepladders to work at height has
the knowledge and experience
necessary to complete the relevant
task safely.
Directed principally at operatives
and duty holders in the building,
cleaning and facilities management
sectors, the drive will promote
competence under the Work at
Height Regulations and make clear
the connection between
competency and training.
The Ladder Association website
has details of approved training
centres throughout the UK that will
deliver the industry standard
Ladder Association training course.
Delegates learn how to: select
the right equipment based on risk
assessment; make sure the work is
properly planned and organised;
use the right type and classification
of ladder; ensure it is properly
maintained; and set up a ladder or
stepladder safely.
The company, part of Comasec
International Group,says the chart
is an important step in its drive to
provide 'accurate and authoritative
knowledge' in identifying and
countering dangers posed by
chemicals in UK industry.
"The new chart spells out clearly
and simply not only how long you
can safely use our gloves with a
particular chemical but which
gloves provide the highest levels
of protection," says Marigold
Industrial UK Country Manager
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