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Whisky production is an unavoidably time-consuming and expensive process, with some of the world’s most sought-after whiskies taking upwards of half a century to produce. The arduous investment will inevitably prove to be lucrative as fans of the drink can be willing to pay huge margins for older malts. Recently, a bottle of Macallan 1926 60-year-old single malt scotch sold for a record £1.5million. A batch of whisky can sell for a much higher profit the longer it is aged in its barrel due

It is estimated that the average UK family spends a staggering 22% of their weekly budget on leisure activities, placing huge demand on the industry. In such a rapidly growing sector there are a plethora of arduous hygiene processes used to maintain facilities and protect the public. During recreational breaks, swimming pools and golf courses are often considered family favourites, but how strenuous is maintenance?

Golf courses require a significant combination of different chemicals

Every year, thousands of workers are injured or suffer ill effects due to hazardous substances. Employers are responsible for taking effective measures to control exposure to these substances and to ensure proper procedures are in place in the event of a spill or splash.

There is a wide range of chemicals that can be hazardous to workers health. If a substance is harmful, they will be clearly labelled with the relevant hazard symbol(s). Common materials in everyday use such as paint,

Emergency safety showers and eye wash stations are essential for sites where workers could come into contact with hazardous chemicals. In some environments providing this life saving equipment can be challenging, for instance locations where a consistent supply of potable water cannot be guaranteed.

For these sites, emergency tank showers and self-contained units provide a viable solution. However, as this equipment can go unused for extended periods of time, the water held in a self-

Ensuring you have the right emergency safety equipment can be challenging, especially if your site does not have easy access to a clean potable water supply. Water pressure can also be an issue for a lot of sites.

For a lot of locations, portable emergency safety showers and face/eyewash stations are essential. If installation measures for a plumbed in unit cannot be met, portable equipment can provide immediate access, guaranteeing worker safety.

The flexible nature of mobile saf

The European standards, EN15154 and the international standard for safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, ANSI Z358.1-2014 specify that water delivered by an emergency safety shower must be tepid.

What is tepid water?

Tepid water is controlled within a fixed temperature range. For EN standards this is stipulated as 15 to 37C (59 to 98F). The ANSI standard specifies 16 to 38C (60 to 100F).

Why is tepid water important?

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It’s important to know how seasonal weather changes affect your safety equipment, especially if placed outdoors.

With some sites closed due to regional and national lockdown, it’s more crucial than ever that you inspect and maintain your emergency safety showers to ensure they are ready for winter.

1. Are the feed pipes lagged and traced?

A freeze-protected safety shower protects the standpipe of the shower from freezing, but if the piping

Background
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They supply a myriad of industries from automotive and construction to food manufacturing and energy.Outokumpu’s Sheffield facility includes a melt shop, continuous casting, a bar finishing facility and rod mill which are part of

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In the early days o

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Manufacturers based in the UK are required to submit a notification to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) six mon