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Snickers Workwear launches brand new collection of protective clothing

Snickers Workwear is now launching its first collection of certified protective safety clothing. Thus, the company is a more complete supplier of work and protective clothing to the professional categories that have very high demands on the final product.

Snickers Work wear’s complete range of protective clothing is already very wide at the launch – the clothes are adapted for rain, sun, heat and cold, winter and summer. The garments in the collection are certified for different applications where the focus has been placed on heat/flame, arc, anti-static and visibility. The number of reported electric accidents increased last year, especially in mines and industry, which shows figures from the Electrical Safety Agency, which means that the investment is right in time.

“Clothes should work under all kinds of weather conditions and for exposed occupational categories within eg. energy and rail, it is of utmost importance to dress right inside and out. The importance of using the right protective clothing is self-evident and can, in the event of accidents, reduce or eliminate burns and even deaths,” says Per, operational manager of the business unit protective clothing.

Snickers Workwear has been working hard since the acquisition of Punjab, a leading manufacturer of protective clothing with a long service life and solid quality, a year ago. An intensive work now means that Snickers Workwear can launch 65 brand new models of protective clothing based on the best of Puvab’s 30-years experience combined with Snickers Work wear’s innovative design.

“With the knowledge and experience, Snickers Workwear is now a complete brand. The first collection is very well thought out and modern, designed to suit the most important risk environments and to ensure a high protection value in exposed work situations. We now take a big step with our protective clothing on ergonomics and fit, the combination of the design and our reputable focus on high protection values is unique,” says Per.

Facts about Snickers Work wear’s protective clothing:

Kevlar reinforcements on exposed parts, especially on legs and pockets;

Uniform pockets for right and left hand – fit both;

Jackets with increased protection value in the most damaged areas;

Consistently very high protection values in all product areas;

Washable in 60 degrees and tumble dryer, garments and reflective tapes have continued high visibility and the same levels of protection after washing and drying;

100% inherent flame retardant reflective tape built into the fiber and remains throughout the life of the garment.

The “yellow vests”, Macron’s nightmare, follow him to Argentina

The “yellow vests” have put in check President Emmanuel Macron in France. The movement protests against the increase of taxes on fuel. It turns out that the first person who received the president in Argentina was an employee wearing just a yellow safety vest.

In addressing the G20 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron may have expected a respite from the protests at home, where protesters have adopted yellow vests as their emblem.

But when he got off his plane in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, the first person he saw – an airport employee – was dressed in one of these high visibility garments which made with reflective fabrics.

The yellow vests, the highly visible garb worn by emergency workers, have become a symbol of the increasingly stinging protests in France, triggered by an increase in fuel taxes.

Macron hopes to reduce carbon emissions and face the long-term challenge of climate change, but protesters say low-income families are the most affected.

A popular movement

Two out of three French support the protests of the “yellow vests” against the increase in the price of fuels, according to two polls published on Wednesday.

In addition, eight out of ten believe that the measures announced by President Emmanuel Macron to limit the impact of the planned increase for January 1 are “insufficient”.

This Opinion Way survey carried out for LCI, RTL and Le Figaro, shows constant support from the French for these demonstrations, which have resulted in two deaths and nearly 600 injuries in eleven days of protests and roadblocks.

Protest with a yellow safety clothing

An survey for the BFMTV network published on Wednesday shows that the popularity of “yellow vests” is growing among the public. In total, 75% of respondents (+ 5% in a week) second or feel sympathy for the movement.

Likewise, most of the respondents consider that the measures announced on Tuesday by Macron to try to calm the anger of the demonstrators are insufficient.

He also said he will launch a large national consultation over the next three months to develop a roadmap to help France move to a low-carbon economy without penalizing low-income families.

However, the centrist president refused to back down in the increase of the tax on fuels, which will come into force next year, claiming that it is a necessary measure to fight against pollution and global warming.

Although initially focused on a rejection of the increase in the taxation of fuels, the movement of “yellow vests” has spread to become a movement against the loss of purchasing power, taxes considered excessive and insufficient pensions.

Use and style: 10 years Stone Island Shadow Project

The limits of men’s fashion are reinterpreted: Stone Island and the brand Acronym bring out the 21st collection under the name “Shadow Project”.

Urban active wear collection with utility, color, and style. It’s a safety clothing also fashionable clothing.

Innovation and fashion meet. The in-depth research of Stone Island and creative perspectives of Acronym merges into another collaboration. “Shadow Project” has maintained its elemental process of development and expression over the course of ten years.

The focus of the Fall / Winter 2018 collection is the benefits. How often do we get annoyed for patch pockets, which are finally sewn up and used only as decoration? “Shadow Project” has recognized the storage needs of the wearer and presented it as an innovative pocket scheme. Through flank and fall bags, we can stow all items quickly. Another innovation is the Encase panel, which is used for the first time to attach and detach the garment.

And the fashionable aspect? Substance investigations carried out throughout the development of this project. The result: a completely iridescent, reflective fabric called rainbow. Although we see daily holograms on our credit cards and on banknotes, we are fascinated. Now we can also put on the futuristic look as an all-over print. Urban active wear collection with utility, color, and style.

Tips for Electric mobility

Electric mobility every day gains more weight in big cities: bicycles, electric scooters… Advantages such as the least pollution, the least effort or the ease and speed they offer when moving around the city and parking are key points to when choosing this alternative to go from one point to another.

Despite looking like a game, we must never forget that they are considered personal mobility vehicles. In most cases, they exceed the characteristics of simple cycles and are equipped with an electric motor. Therefore, we give you a few tips if you use or think of buying any of these alternatives to moving day by day.

Seven tips to move in these alternatives is comfortable and safe:

1.Protégete properly: electric bicycles can exceed 25km / h (at this speed cut the electrical assistance, although you can go faster without assistance). At this speed, we can do a lot of damage in case of falling, and even more so with the incandescent asphalt that leaves us these days of August. For this reason, the use of a helmet and safety clothing that protects against possible falls is important. Another good option is to circulate with a reflective vest in order to be more visible, wear elbow pads and knee pads and even gloves.

Circle at an adequate speed: in any case, you must have a speed that allows you to act in front of any improvisation and allow us to stop the vehicle in time.

Circle of the bike lanes: you must follow the specific indications used by each municipality for proper use of them. Keep in mind that if we go by bike, the regulations are different from if we go on a scooter, for example: a bicycle cannot circulate on sidewalks or pedestrian space, while scooters will depend on what the town councils authorize.

Carry out proper maintenance: it is advisable to lubricate the moving parts, such as cables, deviators or bearings… They should also be cleaned with suitable products. Look at the state of the wheels, brakes, battery, suspension, steering and transmission (depending on the components that each vehicle has).

If you have never used one of these vehicles or have not done it for a long time, practice in closed and safe places to acquire a greater dexterity.

Vehicles must be approved and have the CE seal to ensure greater safety.

This type of vehicle does not need a driving or driving license and does not need compulsory insurance. However, the owner always has the possibility of taking out insurance if he wishes.

Taking into account these tips, you can drive safely with your bike or your electric scooter, removing the problem of parking, traffic jam and stops at gas stations.

Religious fervor in the region with the arrival of the Marian pilgrimages

September is the month par excellence of the pilgrimages, because they coincide two of the religious celebrations that are more fervently lived by the faithful. Precisely yesterday was a big day for the latter, because it was carried out the rise of the image of the Virgin to the sanctuary, followed, as always, a marabout of walkers.

The heat was felt throughout the morning, something that took its toll on the forces of the pilgrims, many of whom came walking from their places of origin, so the climb was an added effort. It was not a problem, however, for Andrés. He confessed to his little trick to cope better with the high temperatures: once the big climb of the journey arrived. It was shirt! And to continue only with the reflective vest.

Young and not so young integrated the long language of pilgrims who at the edge of noon began their journey facing the sanctuary, where the image will remain until the end of the celebration. Religious services will continue in the coming days, with Masses from 10 to 12 and from 5 to 8 pm. Saturday, day 8, will be the central day of the pilgrimage and there will be offices at 9, 10, 11 and 12, with the solemn Mass – sung – scheduled for one in the afternoon. In the afternoon, even more Masses: 17, 18, 19 and 20 hours. On Sunday, at noon, will be carried out by the descent of the image in procession.

Everything ready for the Boat

“Walking to Barca” goes with family or friends, with the couple, with children… It is almost an obligation for a large part of the region to arrive on these dates of September, and in fact there are many clubs and associations that have already set annual appointments around these pilgrimages. Residents of A Peregrine recently completed their journey, but also from the association scheduled for yesterday for a walk with a feast and return by bus included.

In Media they have been preparing for their great pilgrimage for a few days and, in addition to an exhibition of old posters of the festival and a cultural week with appointments of all kinds, the religious program continues with the novena: every day at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. .

There is also a broad security operation coordinated by Civil Protection volunteers, who insist on the need to walk through pedestrian areas and use the relevant visible devices, like safety clothing and reflective tapes.

Trial sitting in police car

“I could imagine becoming a police officer later on”. That said a boy who visited the police station as part of the holiday program.

Not only children from the margrave city but also from Maul burg were invited this year. The crowd was correspondingly large – around 50 children stormed the precinct.

Its head Christophe Dummy welcomed the cheerful crowd in the yard. “My colleagues will show you what we have to do,” he promised.

Fingerprints

Police officers Britta Schroeder, Marion Schlesinger, Matthias Flocks and Matthias even put on a special shift for the few visitors, because normally they would have been off duty that day. But there was also an extra job from the boss.

After the police had introduced themselves briefly, they led the children in groups through the police station and in the yard to the emergency vehicles. At all stations of the tour, relaxed question-and-answer sessions developed, in which it became clear that the children did bring with them some prior knowledge, but also some illusions about everyday police life.

For example, that a district has to do with murder and manslaughter every day. Much more often it is really about harmless offenses that can often enlighten the officials.

A large part of everyday work is taken up by road traffic and road safety. The children learned. During the tour, of course, they were also allowed to take a look into the cell in the cellar.

The officers also showed them the technical equipment of the guard, the equipment and the uniform including pistol, handcuffs, baton and safety vest. In addition, the children were allowed to take fingerprints and be photographed by the Forensics Service. The digital image, however, was not in the wanted file, but to commemorate the entertaining day at the police.

Of course, the law enforcement officers also had the children who wears safety clothing with reflective tapes sit in the police cars and briefly pressed the siren so that everyone felt like a little policeman.

The officials also answered questions, especially from older children, about training a police officer.

Remove inhibition thresholds

Police Superintendent Britta Schroeder said that the children’s holiday action was also about introducing the police and reducing the fear of scaring. The police quartet succeeded in doing so not only with the child-friendly guide through the area, but also with the final barbecue party.

Three accidents involving moped or motorcycle drivers

Police officers are alerting and demanding that two-wheeled vehicle drivers show increased traffic attention, given that in the last days there have been three accidents involving moping or motorcycle drivers in the county. Thus, on Saturday, around 19.10, a 63-year-old man, driving the unregistered moped on DC Palatino, from DN17A direction to Palatino village, in a slight curve to left, lost control of the moped, left the carriageway, entering into a lateral collision with the fence on the right side of its direction. The result of the road event was the bodily injury of the 63-year-old man who was transported to Camp lung Moldovans Municipal Hospital for medical care. The driver was tested with the ethylated device, resulting in 0.71mg / l in the exhaled air. Biographical evidence has been collected. A criminal case has been drawn up for offenses of “bodily harm”, “driving under the influence of alcohol”, “driving without a license” and “driving an unregistered vehicle”.

Friday, at 22:00, a 15-year-old minor from the village while driving the moped on DJ 178. Brake to DN 17, lost control of the direction of travel, unbalanced and fell on the carriageway. The moped there was another 17-year-old minor. None of them wear a helmet and a reflective vest. The impact caused the moped’s damage. It also resulted in the bodily injury of the moped driver who remained at home until the morning of the following day, being transported to the County Hospital by ambulance. The minor does not have a driving license. The investigations are continued by the Police Road Police Office. A criminal investigation file has been drawn up in the matter of committing offenses of “bodily injuries” and “driving a non-driving vehicle”.

The worst accident was caused by a 24-year-old young man, Emanuel T, on Friday evening at 19.40. Without a driving license, he was driving a bike to the city center. At the junction with the exit of Shopping City, he collided with a Dacia Logan – taxi. Traffic police investigations show that the driver has crossed the green traffic light of the traffic light from the Shopping City parking lot on the neighborhood while the biker was on the red. The young man arrived at the hospital in serious condition. Under these conditions, the police officers of the Compartment for Analysis and Prevention of Crime – IPJ carried out several actions in traffic, motorcyclists and moped drivers were informed about the elements of legislation and preventive recommendations in order to make motorcyclists more responsible and increase their road safety Politicians give some recommendations for motorcyclists: “Always try to have visual contact with the drivers who might be crossing your path! Anticipate the intentions of your roommates – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians see you coming in, they can mistakenly appreciate the distance or speed. Sport attention to turns and junctions – the most common type of motorcycle crash is generated by drivers who are not sure to turn left turns or to change the travel lane! Make sure you turn – Do not be slowed down for you! Be prepared for dangerous road conditions – wet road, liquid leakage, sand, gravel, tramway, holes and other road surface dangers that may affect you Grip the curves at moderate speeds without cutting them – many accidents happen because of the penetration in the opposite direction!

Use an approved helmet – which meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet, you may have suffered an accident, and repair can hide structural flaws! Wear safety clothing for motorcyclists – only this can provide good protection during an accident. Modular equipment in layers is recommended so you can adapt it to the changing weather conditions!

Protect your eyes – airflow, flying insects and dust diminish your visibility and can damage your eyes or face. Visible – wear bright, reflective clothing with reflective materials. Add reflective material or wear a reflective vest. Always keep the headlamp lit and run to the position where drivers can easily see you in the rear view mirror (2/3 of the belt width). Avoid dead angles of other vehicles! “

Safety at work

Suva is active in prevention, insurance and rehabilitation. In terms of workplace safety, she is relying on her vision to save 250 lives in ten years. It is based on the application of vital roles in ensuring companies.

The vital roles of the Suva, if applied, prevent 60% of serious or fatal occupational accidents. For Philippe, head of the Health and Safety Prevention Department. “these rules are an excellent foundation. But when a company aims for the goal of zero accidents and zero occupational diseases, it is essential to expand them, to make them live, and to turn them into a true culture of safety. ”

Zero risk

Marissa is one of the largest construction companies in Switzerland. A copy of health and safety at the workplace, she won the Suva Safety Award in 2012. The objective zeroes accidents? Intermediate landing for her. “The ultimate goal should be zero risk,” continues Philippe, giving his recipe for success: Effective prevention must be carried out, experienced by the management of the company and supported by a team that commits daily. Everyone has to pull the same rope. ”

The construction company has put in place very strict and unavoidable security measures on the building sites: badge entrance door, mandatory morning warm-up, ladder replacement by nacelles, respect of vital rules, mandatory wearing of helmets, glasses, hearing protection, gloves, reflective vest and reinforced shoes for everyone present. Personal protective equipment is of course offered by the company. “But, beware, this is not a gift, a lot of material to use without exception!”

Daily safety

Health and Safety Prevention manager also noticed a change in the mentality of the “Companions”, the employees on the building sites. “The measures advocated have not always had a resounding reception. We must not fool ourselves. But in recent years, security is no longer suffered at home. She is lived. It’s part of everyday life. “Anise, a trainee with the construction company. Agrees:” I must admit that I have never had a safety-conscious companion “.

“Over the years, we have realized that effective prevention does not prevent effective work, quite the contrary,” insists Philippe. “To work safely, you have to plan, prepare. There must be no room for improvisation. “And when the work is organized and secure, motivation, productivity and satisfaction increase together.

Safety is not a choice and is no longer a duty. It has become a culture experienced at all levels of the company, from director to apprentice. No job deserves to risk one’s life. And it is important for workers to wear safety clothing and use reflective materials in their work place.

2019 Construction Site: 3rd Inspection Mission Begins

The experts of the Confederation of African Football yesterday visited all the sport facilities of the two competition sites of the Cameroonian capital. Everyone wore a helmet and a vest with reflective material.

After the second visit from 19 to 22 March, the experts of the Confederation of African Football are back in the various competition venues of the city of Yaoundé. At midday, the delegation led by Antony, deputy general secretary of the Caf, arrived at the Olembe stadium.

Each with a protective helmet and a fluorescent reflective vest, the experts of the Caf have toured the owner of the various playgrounds. It is important to wear safety clothing and use safety elements when visiting in the construction site.

Far from the press, the inspectors were able to see the progress of the work. According to testimonies collected on the spot, these last ones would have been impressed by the evolution during the last five months. From the top of the second floor of the presidential platform whose paving and assembly of the steel structure are being finished, they noted the end of the structural work in the South, North and East stands.

During the meeting, they had an idea of the future comfort of the spectators by sitting on the five types of seats that will be mounted in the different stands.

In the presence of the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, and the president of the sites of the city of Yaoundé, Naseri Paul Bea, the controllers of the Caf were able to identify the first mounted parts of the metal roof of the stadium.

Elements that are in their second week of editing. Launched last May 31, work on the stadiums starts the final straight. Initially scheduled for mid-November, the completion of work on the two training grounds is announced for the next month at the end of turf transplanting operations.

But before, operations of setting up draining layers will be completed on August 20th. On delivery time, the group Puccini Cameroon has maintained the date of 28 December 2018.

After Yaoundé, yesterday, the inspection mission was heading for Gerona today. Until next Sunday, she will visit the different sites of the next CAN 2019.

Duisburg fire department gets new service clothes

The city is investing two million Euros in the new firefighter’s uniform. The outfit is lighter and better equipped.

It is sand-colored, around 500 grams, and thus noticeably lighter than its predecessor and it is even better equipped: The fire department Duisburg has presented their new safety clothing. The approximately 1000 forces of the professional fire brigade and the volunteer fire department are to be dressed in the coming months gradually with it. In the end, the city will have paid around two million Euros for the complete exchange. But this is a worthwhile investment, said fire brigade chief Oliver Titman: “This latest generation of protective clothing takes us far ahead.”

Art mist swells out of the access area to the fire station in Alt-Holmberg. This fashion show ambience is desired. Because out of the smoke five firefighters enter the open air. Four of them introduce their new safety gear to visitors, including OB Siren Link. Michael, Head of Technical Services and Logistics at the Fire Brigade, introduces the differences between precursor and successor model point by point.

The color change from dark blue to sand-ocher first becomes apparent. “The lighter reflective tape ensures better visibility of colleagues in action,” explains Michael. In addition, the jacket has a sewn-on rescue handle, on which a college can be pulled away from a dangerous spot in case of injury”, describes the equipment expert.

The new reflective jacket is significantly shorter than the original outfit that has been used over the past 20 years. “It is much more comfortable to wear,” Makita describes her impressions. She has been with the volunteer fire department for two years, is currently undergoing training as a professional firefighter and belongs to those who show visitors the new clothing.

Like all of her colleagues, Makita also had to go to a fitting in order to adopt the new wardrobe to the respective body measurements. With two of these uniforms, every firefighter force in Duisburg should be equipped at the end. Per copy about 900 Euros are due, says Michael. “So the new one is not more expensive than the old equipment.” After the Europe-wide invitation to tender, the offers were examined in more detail by five manufacturers. “We tested everything thoroughly,” emphasizes fire brigade chief Titman. Ultimately, the Swiss company was awarded the contract.

Thanks to a sewn-in chip, clothes of Christophe and Sebastian (both 33) are now personalized. The two twins from Oberhausen have been working for ten or nine years with the local fire department. Her first impression of wearing is also positive.