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News Release from: DuPont (UK) | Subject: H+S UK shows
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 January 2008
DuPont sponsors regional UK Health +
Safety shows
For the second year, DuPont will sponsor the regional Health and Safety Shows, located in the South at Sandown Park, Esher, and in the North at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Talking about the success of last year's events and looking forward to the Health and Safety Show 08, Paul Clow, UK and Scandinavian Regional Manager for DuPont Personal Protection, said, "The diversity and comprehensiveness of the Health and Safety Show seminar programme and exhibitor zone reflects the many complex issues that affect the health, safety and wellbeing of today's workforce - in all working environments As sponsor of the Health and Safety Show, we have been delighted with the industry's response to this compact and concise event, which will continue to improve and grow
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 27 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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A portfolio of protective clothing solutions.
A team of protective clothing solution experts from DuPont Personal Protection will be on hand to discuss a range of DuPont products on display, which will include:.
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* A collection of limited use coveralls and accessories made from DuPont Tyvek, Tychem and Proshield that offer protection against chemical and biological hazards, grease and dirt.
* Heat-and-flame protective garments made of DuPont Nomex brand fibre.
* Cut-and-abrasion resistant gloves and accessories made from DuPont Kevlar brand fibre.
SEMINAR TOPICS.
DuPont protective clothing solution experts will also be taking part in the seminar programme, speaking on topics of headline importance:.
* Protection against electric arc: The imminent introduction of an IEC standard for garments, updated test methods for types of arcs and the introduction of a revised European Standard to protect against heat and flame could affect many organisations whose employees are at risk of burn injury from any electric arc.
FR protective clothing specialist Elaina Harvey will discuss what the changes in legislation will mean for end-users and protective garment manufacturers.
* Protective coveralls - selection and use: Ian Samson, European Sales and Training Specialist for DuPont Personal Protection, has expert knowledge of limited-use protective garments such as those made of DuPont Tyvek, DuPont Tychem and DuPont Proshield.
He will discuss best practice in the selection of limited use protective garments, and once selected, how a protective garment must be put on (donned) and removed (doffed) to avoid the potential for cross-contamination of hazardous substances.
The Southern event will take place at Sandown Park, Esher, on 26th -27th February.
The Northern event will take place at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on 8th - 9th October 2008.
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