Clearview National December 2016 - Issue 181 | Page 85

INSTALLERSUPPORT

SEASONS CHANGE BUT SAFETY SHOULDN’T
As we all know, UK weather is incredibly
changeable and while it’s difficult to
know exactly what it will throw at us, it
pays to be prepared when it comes to
health and safety. Sangeeta Aeri, Technical
Manager at Supertouch, highlights some
of the common autumn-winter issues
and the kit to keep everyone safe…
»»“OF COURSE, THE
weather can be changeable,
which is all the more reason
why health and safety personnel
and tradespeople alike must
understand the importance of
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) in all situations, and then
adapt as required.
“Take the autumn season, while
we all may begin to think about
the winter, the last few years have
actually been quite mild, with just
a touch of frost in the evenings and
early mornings. Layering t herefore
provides the perfect remedy,
enabling individuals to add or
remove layers when necessary.
“The concept of layering
isn’t new, of course, but in an
environment that has a hi-vis
requirement, you should consider

each and every layer that you may
wear. Another important factor to
consider is the breathability of the
materials – ensuring comfort no
matter what the conditions.
“Many materials are now
‘breathable’ and it’s important
that this is considered during
specification. When the body
is active, we sweat to prevent
overheating – if materials aren’t
breathable and don’t allow the
skin to breath, evaporation can’t
occur. As a result, the wearer gets
hot, uncomfortable and feels
unpleasant, potentially risking
health and safety when they strip
off the layers.
“Remember, material
breathability is as important in
winter as it is in the summer,
as it allows the air to circulate

within the garments, regulating
body temperature and therefore
helping users to feel comfortable
for longer.
“PPE clothing is now more
versatile than ever, with a selection
of different types of materials that
comply with the highest of safety
standards – meaning there is a
solution to meet the needs of each
and every application.

“The autumn and winter
period may present a number
of potential PPE challenges but
no more so than the spring or
summer. Needless to say it’s
important to plan ahead and
ensure you have equipment that
is fit-for-purpose – keeping safety
and comfort front of mind –
regardless of the season,” Sangeeta
concludes.

RADical New Website
»»WEST MIDLANDS BASED
installers of windows, doors and
conservatories, RAD Windows, is the first
business to launch a new website using
Shepley’s Visage Marketing Support system.
Shepley, recently launched a host of practical
Visage Marketing Support tools and resources

to help customers. RAD Windows used the
support available to launch its new fully
mobile responsive, Google optimised website
for a lower price than that of a typical site.
“We wanted a fresh new website and
Shepley certainly achieved it,” says Glenn
Rivers MD, RAD Window Services. The
new website has everything customers need
to know about RAD Windows all in one
place. Visitors can access information about
its windows, doors and conservatories as
well as being able to download the Visage
brochure, request a quote and request a call
back.

‘marketing and digital platforms
to help grow businesses’
Shepley’s Sales Director, Ian Griffiths adds,
“Supporting customers is really important
to us which is why we introduced our range
of Visage Marketing Support tools. We want
to help customers make the best use of their
marketing and digital platforms to help grow
their businesses.”
http://shepley.com/

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