PECM Issue 35 2018 | Page 114

The NEW Solid Gear ‘One GTX’ Safety Shoe The ONE GTX from Solid Gear is a superbly constructed safety shoe with seven integrated layers to deliver excellent comfort and protection. It’s designed and built for active professionals who need a highly breathable, light and flexible safety shoe. With a GORE-TEX® SURROUND® membrane they’re fully breathable and ideal for warmer weather and combined indoor/outdoor activities. The shoe’s stretchable upper is water-resistant with amazing performance when it comes to breathability, fit and flexibility. What’s more, it has a honeycombed sole for enhanced grip and a composite midsole.  It also has a stabilising heel support to minimise injuries from twisting. To get more information on Solid Gear - the Next Generation of Safety Footwear - visit the website at www.solidgearfootwear.com alternatively, call the Helpline on 01484 854788. 114 PECM Issue 35 Are you worried about Forklifts skidding and bringing in dirt and water? If you have forklift trucks moving in an out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather. This can lead to slips and falls, an unclean environment and the risk of forklifts skidding. Fortunately, there is a solution – Waterhog Forklift Mats. Forklift mats are designed to scrape and wipe forklift wheels as they drive over them to prevent dirt and water being tracked inside and around the warehouse. By drying the wheels this can also prevent forklift trucks from skidding and damaging fixtures, fittings, and goods. They are designed to make your facility or warehouse both safer and cleaner. For further advice or to place an order, call 0121 313 6748 or visit www.mats4u.co.uk today. World leader in safety solutions for oil & gas process industry announces management changes World leader in Functional Safety, Engineering Safety Consultants Ltd (ESC), has strengthened its senior board by appointing Simon Burwood as Managing Director. Launched just a decade ago, the London- based business works in upstream/ downstream Oil & Gas, as well as power, process chemical and bio-containment facilities and plays a crucial role in supplying safety solutions and consultancy to help protect operations in the manufacturing and processing sectors. Simon, ESC’s former Technical Director, said: “Major incidents, such as Texas City, Buncefield and Deepwater Horizon highlight the need for active and managed safety measures and making sure these measures work when they are required to is key to what we offer. ” www.esc.uk.net