April 2019

Riskmach is a compliance software tool, which makes risk assessments easier. SPIERS ENGINEERING SAFETY explains more: ‘Whether you are managing inspections, audits and risk assessments or controlling contractors on site, you will benefit from going paperless. Perhaps this is a literal first step as you are still scribing with ink to paper and passing it around? Perhaps you are using spreadsheets, word documents and PDF scans saved to a server and you think you are paperless? Unfortunately, you’re not! Surprised? That’s because ‘going paperless’ isn’t just about saving trees. It’s also about the administrative duplications and filing systems which are replaced with an intelligent solution designed fit for purpose. Riskmach is a powerful cloud- based tool which enables, but is not limited to; carrying out PUWER inspections, CE Machine Assessments, seeing risks ( and risks raised) and providing evidence for close out actions of assessments. It is primarily a compliance management tool for planning and implementing technical compliance and behavioural risk based management.’ Get your free demo or to book a place on RiskMach workshop, submit an enquiry - https://www.riskmach.co.uk/ contact or call 0843 289 6160. Going paperless MARTINDALE says with the 18th Edition now fully in force, using its ET-Link certification software is a great way to stay up to date with the latest certificate changes. The company says the updated PC software includes the new 18th Edition certificates which can be either auto filled from test results saved on-site using the ET4500 multifunction tester or entered manually. The certificates include all the latest changes and the Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection updated. With the need to carry out lower voltage insulation tests to prevent possible damage to smart home devices and control systems, there’s now a column on the Schedule of Test results form to record the insulation test voltage used, usually 250V instead of 500V. t | 01923 441717 w | www.martindale-electric.co.uk As another two apprentices – Corey Seagrove and Andy Rogers – approach the completion of their four- year training programme, KNAPP UK says it is preparing to recruit more young people to start in September. Corey (20) and Andy (21) – both based at the site of KNAPP customer, John Lewis, in Milton Keynes – will graduate in June with HNCs in Mechatronics. Their qualifications have been achieved through a combination of study at Toyota’s Apprentice Development Centre in Burnaston, and on-the-job training as part of the resident engineering team at John Lewis’ Magna Park Campus. Jason Clark, KNAPP UK’s site operations manager commented, “Andy and Corey have worked very hard to complete their apprenticeships and have already proven themselves to be great assets for our company in serving our client, John Lewis.” e | service.uk@knapp.com Apprenticeship success continues CASELLA, air sampling, noise and vibration specialist, has announced it has launched an advanced and reliable software package for its personal dosimeter (the dBadge2), NoiseSafe. The company says when used alongside Casella’s dBadge2, it is the ideal tool for fast and efficient reporting and analysis of noise exposure levels. Casella says its NoiseSafe software saves the user time with its instantaneous reporting on an employee’s noise exposure levels. Linked to the dBadge2, the software downloads a typical eight-hour workplace recording in just a few seconds. Audio and motion can be analysed to determine if any of the data is erroneous, which can be quickly and easily removed from exposure data, giving confidence in the results. w | www.casellasolutions.com Noise exposure reporting ET-Link certification software COBA EUROPE has published a new updated version of its eBook - #StandUpForHealth available as a free download from its website. COBA says compiled by its team of safety matting experts, the revised 2019 version includes the very latest research and information about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) presented in a visual, reader-friendly format. It also includes the results of COBA’s most recent ‘Standing at Work Survey’ and the effects standing-related ailments have had on absenteeism and productivity across a variety of workplace sectors. Also new in #StandUpForHealth 2019, is an informative ‘Expert Opinion’ from Krishna Gohill on behalf of The College of Podiatry. Krishna is a Specialist Podiatrist with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release t | 0116 240 1088 e | sales@cobaeurope.com w: | www.cobaeurope.com #StandUpForHealth eBook 16 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk February 2019 Maintenance Matters Corey Seagrove (left) and Andy Rogers (right)