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• Half mask respiratory protection 

  Scott Safety, a leader in the design and manufacture of respirators and personal protective equipment, reports the new AVIVA is its latest innovative half mask. The company says ensuring worker’s wellbeing is priority; its low-profile head harness offers greater stability and compatibility with safety helmets and eye protection.

• Portable appliance testing 

  MARTINDALE ELECTRIC says when it comes to testing portable appliances, its HPAT Series of portable appliance testers now includes the HPAT400 and new updates to its existing range, to enable both contractors and competent in-house personnel to quickly and safely verify the electrical safety of all types of appliances.

• Spherical roller bearings cut installation time  

  ABB has announced it has launched Dodge Safety Mount spherical roller bearings with a built-in patented locking mechanism that reduces installation time by up to 75% compared to traditional products. ABB says best suited for bulk material and air handling applications, the new bearing mounts by tightening fasteners instead of using a hammer and other tools. The new system also allows for simple installation and removal from the same side of the bearing, which means only one person is needed for the task.

• New categories for Big Book  

  ARCO, a leading UK safety company, has launched its 2017-18 Big Book catalogue offering the best choice in personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear. Arco says as well as the new products, the Big Book also features three new categories: First Aid, Storage and Materials Handling, and Maintenance and Facility supplies.

• Socket sets combine strength with durability 

  CK a leading brand says it offers a fantastic range of innovative tools, all engineered to offer great performance, durability, and strength. The company says the new C.K Sure Drive Socket Sets are no exception and successfully combine high quality with high performance, manufactured from forged chrome vanadium alloy steel, making each part resistant to rust, as well as providing excellent longevity. Each set features the patented Sure Drive System which applies torque evenly to the flats of the nut, alleviating the risk of rounding-off.