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October 10, 2013

Lifting equipment – JD Neuhaus

 

JD Neuhaus hoist crane and winch lifting equipment

 

Hoist, crane and winch manufacturer J D Neuhaus has introduced a series of hydraulic and air hoists as part of the JDN Profi TI series.

According to the company, the hoists are 100% duty rated and require low maintenance. The products are also said to be impervious to dust and damp working coniditions, with an ability to operate within a temperature range of -20°C up to +70°C.

Standard safety features of the hoists include integrated adjustable overload protection for load ratings of one tonne and above. There is also a self-adjusting braking mechanism, trolley anti-climb drop devices and an emergency stop switch integrated in the main power supply.

JD Neuhaus also have an ‘offshore package’ which include extra corrosion protection to cater for rough, salty weather conditions.

Visit www.jdngroup.com for more details.

Approaches to managing the risks associated Musculoskeletal disorders

In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, we hear from Matt Birtles, Principal Ergonomics Consultant at HSE’s Science and Research Centre, about the different approaches to managing the risks associated with Musculoskeletal disorders.

Matt, an ergonomics and human factors expert, shares his thoughts on why MSDs are important, the various prevalent rates across the UK, what you can do within your own organisation and the Risk Management process surrounding MSD’s.

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