PAT test in-house (1st August 2008)

First Stop Safety has launched a Portable Appliance Tester, the 'Batt PAT'. It is an easy-to-use, battery operated tester, providing a simple PASS/FAIL result, and enables businesses to save money by carrying out tes

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High price to pay for inadequate safeguards (1st February 2008)

A medical implants manufacturer has been ordered to pay £6500 in compensation to one of its polishers who suffered noiseinduced hearing loss as a result of working on spindles to grind and finish surgical implant comp

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For lone workers (1st October 2007)

A wireless Worker Sentry alarm system from First Stop Safety is designed to alert key people around the premises automatically when the body-worn device detects that the person has fallen.

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Audiometry workshop (1st August 2007)

Under the Control of Noise at Work regulations, hearing tests are mandatory for everyone above the upper action value and First Stop Safety points out that they are advised for employees who may be at particular risk of heari

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Audiometry workshop (1st August 2007)

Under the Control of Noise at Work regulations, hearing tests are mandatory for everyone above the upper action value and First Stop Safety points out that they are advised for employees who may be at particular risk of heari

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Lone worker alarm (1st August 2007)

Many people interpret the term 'Lone worker' as someone working completely on their own. However, this can also apply to employees working alone in parts of a factory or warehouse, even though other parts of the premises are

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Audiometer rental package available (1st June 2007)

First Stop Safety has introduced a new Audiometer rental package which allows companies to carry out hearing tests using suitably trained staff.

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Audiometer rental (1st April 2007)

First Stop Safety has launched an Audiometer rental package which allows companies to carry out hearing tests using suitably trained staff. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations that came into force in April 2006 brought

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