safety

Work efficiency: “Ergonomics is at work if employees are happy.“

The economic and health benefits of ergonomics in the retail sector

When they hear the word “ergonomics”, most people probably associate a height adjustable office chair with a backrest. In this interview, Dr. Stephan Sandrock from the Institute for Applied Occupational Ergonomics, ifaa, details the ...

The new generation of hanging ceiling signs

K-D Hermann GmbH has developed pick&change, an innovative ceiling system under its promoflex brand

Pick&change makes it far easier, quicker and safer to hang displays above your goods. ...

Overtime rules likely to bring unintended consequences

Expansion would increase costs while stifling career advancement

The Obama Administration’s plan to revise federal overtime regulations would likely “hollow out” low- and mid-level management positions in the restaurant and retail industries and result in a shift toward more hourly and part-time ...

Safety can and needs to be learned

iXtenso-Interview with Dr. Arno Weber, Board Member for Continuing Education and Professional Development at the Federation of German Safety Engineers (VDSI)

Safety is important. Safety concerns us all – bosses as well as employees. In this iXtenso interview, Dr. Arno Weber, Board Member for Continuing Education and Professional Development at the Federation of German Safety Engineers (VDSI), talks ...

Occupational Health and Safety

Safety Has Many Different Facets

Next year, occupational health and safety will take center stage. The “Arbeitsschutz Aktuell 2014“ trade show (“Occupational Health and Safety“) is just around the corner and is not alone. Together with the “XX World ...

“Employers need to find and foster their employees’ optimum stress levels“

Iterview with Jörg Feldmann, German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)

Safety is king. Whether it’s at the end of 2013 at the A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf or in August 2014 at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell Trade Fair in Frankfurt (“Occupational Safety Today“): occupational safety is and remains an ...

Increased demand for retail security technology expected in 2013

Petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees are on the rise

Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12 months, with petty theft, shoplifting and theft by employees the ...

Businesses must make time to prepare for safe emergency evacuation

Over 20,000 non-dwelling building fires were reported to fire departments in Great Britain from 2010 - 2011. Businesses and organisations around the UK must recognise their duty of care to on-site employees to ensure everyone, including employees ...

Certification of Bosch products

Bosch products receive Certalarm certificate

   Compliance with current EN 54 standards acknowledged  One of the first vendors to receive pan-European mark Two smoke detectors as well as the public address and voice evacuation system Praesideo from Bosch have been ...

Evac+Chair 600H - folding stairway emergency evacuation chair

Evacuation Procedures Now Required by Retailers and Hoteliers to Complement Access Policy Retailers and the leisure industry, including hotels and clubs, recognise the need to provide full access to all through the provision of lifts and ramps. ...

Evac+Chair 500H - folding stairway emergency evacuation chair

Evacuation Procedures Now Required by Retailers and Hoteliers to Complement Access Policy Retailers and the leisure industry, including hotels and clubs, recognise the need to provide full access to all through the provision of lifts and ramps.  ...