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Health Safety and Security Review Middle East weekly digest - 4th - 8th June 2017

Events

Max pixel for HSSR 307Here is a brief overview of the weeks new on Health Safety and Security Review Middle East, from 4th - 8th June 2017

Fläkt Woods to showcase fire safety and smoke control solutions at Firex 2017 

Fläkt Woods, a leading manufacturer of ventilation and air movement products, is set to highlight the key role played by mechanical Smoke Shaft Vents and Jet Thrust Fan systems in fire safety at this year’s Firex exhibition. Click here to read the full story. 

Dubai launches strategies to fight cyber threats 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ on 31 May 2017, which aims to ensure a secure cyberspace that makes Dubai digitally the safest city in the world. Click here to read the full story. 

Safety & Health Expo 2017 returns to ExCeL London 

In 2017, Safety & Health Expo will return to London ExCeL on the 20-22 June and will be the only place in the UK where all key health and safety associations, manufacturers, distributors, consultants and renowned experts come together under the same roof. Click here to read the full story.

University of Toronto students deploy cooling vests to protect Gulf workers in the heat 

In anticipation for the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has been on a building frenzy with three construction projects being completed every day. Click here to read the full story.

Rockwell Automation develops three-step approach to industrial security 

Industrial automation company, Rockwell Automation, has outlined three key steps for building a comprehensive industrial security programme. Click here to read the full story.

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

Source: SafeStart

The RealWear Navigator Z1. (Image source: RealWear)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

The GS700 incorporates the capability to detect H2, in addition to its existing ability to detect natural gas. (Image source: Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection))

The campaign focuses on keeping construction sites clean. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

QatarEnergy LNG's CEO at the Safety Day. (Image source: QatarEnergy LNG)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

The Tab-Ex 04 Pro DZ2 / D2. (Image source: Pepperl+Fuchs)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

Source: SafeStart

Both municipalities said they were committed to advancing HSE practices in the country.

The project will have an expected annual processing capacity of 900,000 tonnes of waste, making it one of the region’s largest. (Image source: EWEC)

There are a diverse range of factors to consider from suspension, soft textile materials, vented or non-vented models, to heat regulation accessories, size and aesthetics. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The workshop focused on safety in construction as well. (Image source: ICC)

The new partnership will enable HMi Elements to tap into Cobic-Ex’s global network. (Image source: HMi Elements)

Sarah Hutcheon, product development manager, OPITO. (Image source: OPITO)

To improve differentiation, hard hats can be customised with different colours and logos. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The new harness comes with integrated trauma suspension relief straps in leg pads. (Image source: Guardian)

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)