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Health Safety Security Review weekly digest - 30th April - 4th May

Fire Safety

Here is a brief overview of the weeks new on Health Safety Security Review, from 30th April - 4th May 2017

Industry leaders join forces to help the building sector to navigate the UAE’s new Fire and Life Safety codes 

As UAE's new fire code comes into force, it is important for contractors, consultants, and engineers to be aware of the latest guidelines related to cladding. Click here to read the full story.  

ASHGHAL to discuss Qatar’s new construction specifications at Qatar HSE & Fire Safety Conference 

Qatar is spending almost US$500mn a week on major infrastructure projects as it prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to recent reports. With the growth in construction activity comes an increasing focus on raising health and safety standards and improving worker welfare. Click here to read the full story.  

Ampelmann introduces S-type Walk-to-Work system 

Ampelmann, a leader in the provision of safe offshore access to the energy industry, has launched its latest access system for the crew change market, the S-type Walk-to Work system. Click here to read the full story.  

DuPont Middle East highlights importance of workplace safety 

DuPont Middle East recently held a seminar on workplace safety for students of the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, part of the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as part of its community outreach programme. Click here to read the full story.  

AgilityGrid partners with Intransa for video surveillance storage solutions

Dubai-based AgilityGrid, which provides IP CCTV security solutions for businesses and government bodies across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia, has signed a distribution and representation agreement with Intransa, an award-winning platform delivering solutions for video surveillance, to represent them in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). 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)