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The TUC recently warned young people as they embarked on
their careers not to become one of the 16-24 year olds seriously
injured at work every 40 minutes in the UK or killed at a rate of
one every month.
An expose published by Hazards magazine in August showed
that over 4,000 young people (16-24 years) are seriously injured
at work every year, 12 are killed (2004/5, 16 in 2003/4) and 15,000
are injured badly enough to be forced off work for more than three
days. Despite stricter health and safety rules for the youngest
workers, 16-24 year olds are at risk because their employers fail to
take account of their lack of workplace
experience and training, says the report.
Many of the new products in the bigger
and better Big Red Book have been
introduced specifically to provide
solutions for new legislative
requirements in the food and drink, oil
and gas, transport and distribution,
construction and manufacturing
industries.
New legislation includes the change to
the hearing regulations brought in by
the HSE in April; the change to oil spill
regulations which were introduced late
last year; and the increased
requirements to the slips, trips and falls
regulations. All these mean employers
now need to provide employees with
more personal protection equipment.
Mike Stanley, Divisional Director,
Products, from Arco said: “Complying
with health and safety legislation can be
a minefield as the rules, regulations and
the law seem to change month by
month. As an employer knowing what to
do - and when - can be a real problem;
but whatever your industry and no
matter how specialised we, at Arco can
help. Our experts will find the solution
for your health and safety
requirements.”
The Big Red Book includes brand new
big-name products such as the E.A.R
Soft 21 hearing protection from Aearo,
protective gloves from Ansell, Holten
safety footwear from CAT and new
trousers from Snickers. Exclusive new
collections include an exciting range of
Dr Martens footwear featuring anti-slip
soles and anti-bacterial properties, and
a unique range of tough but fashionable casual wear from
Timberland. Other new collections include flame retardant
protective clothing made of DuPont™ NOMEX®; respiratory
equipment from 3M and Scott, a comprehensive range of hivisibility
clothing and front and back-of-house career wear;
construction-based tools and equipment, first aid kits, fall arrest
equipment, safety signs, access equipment and smoking shelters.
Arco is committed to sourcing products only from companies that
respect their employees, communities and the environment.
Ethical audits are carried out on all new and potential factories
and twice a year on existing suppliers. To this end, the Big Red
Book contains over 4,000 Arco own-brand and branded products
ethically sourced from carefully selected manufacturers.
The Big Red Book provides an extensive range of product
solutions for every kind of industry where personal safety and/or
clothing is an issue. Arco is intent on making the
difference by offering expert services that include risk
assessments, prescription eyewear, wearer packing, special
product sourcing, staff training, safety surveys and equipment
servicing, making Arco a one-stop shop for expert advice and
value for money. Arco experts are also on-hand at every one of
the company’s growing network of branches throughout the UK.
For a copy of the Arco Big Red Book, please contact the (TOWN)
branch, call 01482 222522 or log onto www.arco.co.uk.
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