April 2019

Following a rigorous 2-day assessment, TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has announced it has once again successfully completed its “Achilles” annual audit for the fourth consecutive year. The audit saw a score of 100% being awarded in all four key areas that the audit measures: corporate social responsibility, health and safety, environment, and quality. TCFM says this 100% achievement validates its operational capability, competence and compliance. Richard Grafham, group compliance manager said, “Attaining this recognised accreditation demonstrates our high standards and competency. All our accreditations will enable us to continue to leverage our national capability as we compete for other national contracts, expand our reputation as a quality supplier and gives us an excellent opportunity to see ongoing success as a business.” t | 01737 819142 e | fiona.ellingham@tcfm.co.uk w | www.tcfm.co.uk To make it as easy as possible for would-be thermographers to deepen their understanding of the science behind infrared inspection and apply it successfully in their working lives, FLIR Systems’ Infrared Training Centre (ITC) reports it has extended its training options. As well as its BINDT-accredited Category I, II and III courses and application-specific taster sessions, ITC has introduced a programme of webinars. These online tutorials are running throughout the year, cover a variety of subjects and are designed to prepare delegates for further in-depth study and qualification. Each webinar starts at 10:00 hrs, occupies 30 minutes and is hosted by Jon Willis, the ITC training manager, who also conducts the post-tutorial question and answer session. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for details. w | www.irtraining.eu JSP says its HardCap AeroLite is the lightest, best performing, full shell Bump Cap on the market weighing less than 135g without compromising on performance. It is designed to be worn in work environments where there is a risk of impact to the front, top and also scrapes to the side of the head from stationary objects. The company says the sleek textile cover has large open weaved panels to facilitate the transfer of cool air to the head reducing heat build-up and discomfort making it one of the coolest caps on the market. Underneath the textile cover is a tough HDPE shell and a lightweight EPP impact liner offering class leading impact performance. w | www.jspsafety.com PULSAR INSTRUMENTS, noise expert for 50 years, says its customers can find out everything they need to know about measuring and managing workplace noise The company says its one day Noise Awareness training courses are for anyone responsible for the health and safety of employees under the Noise at Work Regulations. The focus is on helping people understand the issues relating to the legislation, measurement and control of noise in their workplace. The course is suitable for anyone new to noise measurements or those in need of a refresher. The next course is on 11 June at the Birmingham Science Museum and new for 2019, now includes training material on Audiometric Testing in the workplace from guest presenters, Workscreen. t | 01723 518011. w | www.pulsarinstruments.com/ en/product/Noise-Awareness-Training-Course Noise Awareness Course The new HENKEL eShop is said to be so much more than just a facility for online ordering. This platform for adhesives, sealants and coatings also offers a comprehensive range of support features from product selection through to delivery and everything in between, and is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Henkel says LOCTITE, TEROSON and BONDERITE branded products are stocked in the eShop which is also an excellent source of information for its latest product developments. Menu driven software guides the customer through the process of selecting the best product for the job. Full product descriptions and features are instantly available and can be downloaded for use on eCommerce platforms. If you are an existing Henkel customer, to enjoy all these benefits, email your details to eshop.uk@henkel.com to start the process of becoming an online customer. Added value eShop Full shell bump cap ITC training programme SAFESTART INTERNATIONAL, a leading safety training programme, is inviting companies to attend its latest discovery workshop. The event will take place in Leeds, The Queen’s Hotel, on the 14th May. Created for health and safety leaders, operations and HR Managers, the workshop is intended to address key workplace safety issues including human error, lack of employee engagement, fatigue and the perceived conflicts between production and safety. These “common safety pain points” are issues that every manager encounters, with fatigue costing the UK £115 - £240 million per year in terms of work accidents alone. The company says the event will leave attendees with a clear understanding of how SafeStart awards people the skills and awareness to avoid making unintentional mistakes that lead to injury. w | https://rebrand.ly/SafeStartLeedsHalfDayWorkshop 100% Achilles Audit Fatigue and human error 46 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk April 2019 Industry Update