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 | | IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY! NEW ARCO BIG RED BOOK AVAILABLE FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER | | | Arco Limited | | 08/08/2007 | | | On release of provisional statistics for work-related deaths, Health and Safety Commission (HSC) Chair Sir Bill Callaghan has issued a fresh challenge for industry to place safety at the top of its priorities and do more to protect the work force. Work-related deaths in 2006-7 have risen by 11% to an “unacceptable” 241, of which 77 were construction related. To tackle the level of fatalities in the construction sector, the HSE has confirmed continuing focus on its inspection programme targeting the refurbishment and repair sectors as these sectors in particular have seen an increase in fatal injuries. With this in mind, there has never been a better time for employers in the building and construction industry to revisit their safety policies and check the performance of their protective equipment.
Arco, the UK’s largest safety equipment supplier, offers expert advice and a host of safety solutions that can help businesses of all sizes meet legislative requirements and correctly protect their employees. To provide safety solutions for the construction industry’s growing health and safety challenges and requirements, Arco has increased its product offering. The new, 944-page Big Red Book - out on 1st September - contains over 416,000 quality-assured products, equipment, tools, workwear and footwear that can help to keep site workers safe and give employees peace of mind.
In addition to a wide range of construction tools, equipment, safety products and protective workwear, new products in the Big Red Book include:
Insulated digging tools for use when working on or in close proximity to live cables.
Goliath worklights- robust and stable heavy duty lamps with low energy 55 watt tubes, 5 metre power cable and versatile fixing strap or stand.
New hearing protection from EAR
New safety harnesses from Millar
New protective eyewear from Uvex and PeltorSentri vehicle and site boxes – heavy duty storage units that protect tools and valuable equipment from theft and damage
Vandalene anti-climb paint to protect property from intruders
For 120 years, safety company Arco has strived to make the workplace a better and safer place for people. Offering the biggest range of safety products in the UK is just one of the ways in which Arco aims to make a difference. Through the dedication and knowledge of its workforce, Arco has earned a reputation as being an “expert in safety” and offers a range of safety management services that include training, product trials and face fit testing to name but a few.
Ian Browning, Arco’s Construction Sector Specialist, said, “Employers have a duty of care to their workforce, and unless employees are properly trained and protected, the human and financial cost of accidents and ill-health in the construction industry can be devastating. Arco is determined to help drive down the numbers of accidents and occupational injuries in this industry. We often collaborate with leading manufacturers to find tailored solutions for individual requirements; we supply over 200 top brand names in safety clothing and equipment and stock more than 16,000 standard products at our National Distribution Centre for quick delivery. Although the business is expanding to provide our customers with the resources of a major international organisation, we still focus on providing the customer service and family values of a local branch. We have a fantastic resource of product specialists, sector specialists, safety management specialists, easy ordering options and 33 Arco branches close to most businesses in the UK.” | |
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