COVID-19

Wash away the risk: De-Wipe’s solution for a healthier ‘shower within the hour’

Words: Stuart Glover, Marketing Manager, De-Wipe Ltd The firefighters’ mantra ‘shower within the hour’ is one of the best practices for preventing firefighter cancer. Without a mandatory shower back at the station, firefighters not only run the risk of harmful carcinogenic toxins and impurities found in soot and smoke absorbing through their skin, hair and… Read more »

UV air sterilisation provides 24/7 infection control

CorrMed is working with AIRsteril for UK, an air purification system used widely within ambulances, prisons, call centres and washrooms, providing 24/7 infection control and odour elimination. The technology is already used in 1000 ambulances globally, removing airborne microorganisms, viruses and particles in as little as 60 minutes. How does it work? The advanced UV… Read more »

Medical grade air filtration system for ambulances

With the risk of infection a critical concern in confined spaces, Webasto, a world-leading manufacturer of systems and solutions for the automotive market, has developed the world’s first medical grade air filtration system for passenger and emergency vehicles. High-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) are critical in the prevention of the spread of airborne bacterial and… Read more »

Custom Consoles develops Operator Safety Screen in response to Coronavirus

Custom Consoles announces a new addition to its range of technical control furniture. Developed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Operator Safety Screen reduces the risk of airborne infection or direct physical contact between control room personnel without restricting their forward or side view of video monitor displays. “We designed the Operator Safety Screen… Read more »

Robust critical communications and alerting when it’s needed most

For over quarter of a century PageOne has been at the forefront of messaging innovations for the public and corporate sector. The company’s multi-channel messaging and alerting services combine next-generation paging technology, smartphone Apps, mobile, landline, e-mail and SMS services. It helps clients from all sectors manage and deliver communications in the most effective, reliable… Read more »

Endura expertise provides vital PPE to the front line

Scottish cycling kit manufacturer and supplier of cycling clothing to the emergency services, Endura, has been using its expertise in rapid garment development and advanced production techniques to support the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Livingston-based company has been working in collaboration with Keela, Redwood TTM and Transcal to provide significant volumes of PPE… Read more »

Automated industrial contact tracing

Protecting the safety of your teams and worksite is the top priority for Blackline Safety. That’s why the company is using its industry-leading connected safety technology to help safeguard your employees and businesses through automated industrial contact tracing. Using a combination of Blackline’s intrinsically safe G7 safety wearables and its Loner Mobile smartphone app, employee… Read more »

Improving the quality and safety of the air breathed by our first responders

For BAUER, protecting the health of breathing air consumers has always been paramount. The company’s B-DETECTION PLUS online gas measurement system provides accurate measurements of the commonest hazardous substances associated with breathing air. However, a new threat now lurks in the form of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, as well as bacteria and moulds. These new dangers… Read more »

Panasonic produces prototype breathing devices to assist COVID-19 patients

The team at Panasonic Manufacturing UK’s facility in Cardiff have produced 80 prototype breathing devices to assist hospital patients suffering from COVID-19. The emergency breathing aid – a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device – was designed by Dr Rhys Thomas at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and Maurice Clarke of engineering firm CR Clarke &… Read more »