22.04.2005

Safety Product Innovation finalists announced

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has announced the finalists for its Product Innovation Awards. The winners will be announced on the BSIF stand at the Safety & Health Expo, NEC Birmingham at 2pm on Tuesday May 17.

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Two finalists with four products are directly relevant to the crane and Access industries. They are:

Capital Safety group:
Sala Suspension Trauma Strap
Designed to increase the safety of anyone wearing a safety harness that has been involved in a fall. It relieves pressure on the legs, thus preventing trauma.
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Salas Suspension Trauma Safety Strap

SpanSet UK Ltd

Wrappa
Designed to promote safety on scaffolding structures by providing an attachment for fall arrest equipment without replacing existing lanyards.

Gotcha Rescue Kit - Upgrade
This updates the original Gotcha Rescue Kit, which covered rescue of workers suspended by a fall arrest harness and lanyard.
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SpanSets Gotcha rescue kit

Gotcha Suspension Loop
Devised to be the first line of response to a fall from height.