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A new product has been launched to keep railway workers safe, especially those working trackside.  The new product brings protective clothing into the 21st century.

The new clothing products help others see workers when there there are poor light conditions or it is dark.

This means that railway workers and those who work in other dark conditions can not only be seen when there is no other light around but can also see where they are walking too.

The clever technology works as follows:

“Fhoss Technology® has combined the traditional reflective tape with an electroluminescent core that sits behind the semi-transparent tape and actively emits light. Therefore when light is not available the tape emits light as if it were reflecting it…”

Standard high visibility clothing works differently, as it collects light and then reflects it back at the source of the light.

While this might sound like a miracle product, it does require a tiny power source, which is a mini-rechargeable powercell.  This allows 12 hours constant usage and is located in a small pocket.

The high visibility product also has an anti-entanglement system which allows the products to be safely removed should it become trapped and potentially be lifesaving.

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It has been announced that Dickies Workwear will be one of the sponsors at the prestigious “Professional Clothing Awards” at this years “Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show” on 17th and 18th April, at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Dickies is now known as the number one manufacturer of workwear across the world, and maintains the highest standards of both safety, comfort and durability.

The exciting new range of Dickies PPE products will also be exhibited offering wearers maximum protection, while maintaining comfort and range of vision at all times. The new range includes: Showa Gloves, Gel Knee Pads, Goggles, Safety Helmets, Bump Caps, a range of Safety Spectacles, Ear Defenders and Ear Plugs, Safety Helmet and Visor kits, Respirators, Disposable Respirators as well as some fantastic new additions to its Safety Footwear and Safety Boot range.

Everyone at DS Safety is very much looking forward to the new range of products from Dickies and you can be safe in the knowledge that we will continue to be your one-stop shop for Dickies and many other ranges too!

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it looks like we’re set for spell of decent weather across the country this week – will be good to see the sun at last, however we are by no means clear of the severe weather this season, so it’s important to be prepared on both a personal level and at work or on the construction site.

After a spell of bad weather, it is crucial to assess your work area, especially conditions underfoot and above, to take into account any new risks that may now pose to workers.

Staying safe in bad weather is very important for obvious reasons – many slips, trips and falls occur because of a sudden change in underfoot and weather conditions, so it is vitally important to ensure you have the correct safety boots and safety clothing available.

DS Safety has been supplying safety footwear for over 25 years. During this period our range of products has increased to include all areas of personal protection. These have been supplied to Local Authorities, Hospitals, Construction Companies, Educational Establishments, Tradesmen and many others. All of our products conform to the appropriate British and European legislation.

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The clocks will be going forward on 25th March to British Summer Time (BST) – however the day that drowsy drivers lose an hour’s sleep actually results in an increase in road accidents during of around 15 percent!

Driver drowsiness is compared on the same scale to jet lag at times, given this shock increase in accidents.  With more and more vehicles using our already overcrowded roads and ever increasing amount of roadworks (especially towards the end of the financial year), this is a crucial time for safety boots and safety workwear.

It is vital that high visibility work clothing is kept clean and replaced where damaged, and this message is clear to all in construction, rail and road industries given the safety risks that many workers are expected to deal with.

The message is clear, if you are driving, make sure you are feeling fresh and awake before you get behind the wheel and if you are working in a position requiring safety clothing and safety boots, make sure your equipment is clean and functional.

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In recent times brand awareness is a huge part of a customers decision to make a purchase or not, and a uniform, including safety boots and safety clothing is a large part of the brand.  This can be part of the decision as to whether or not a customer makes that purchase or not.

The image that your staff portray needs to be sending a consistent message.  Getting your team to input into uniform is important to ensure pride in wearing and maintaining, while all the time ensuring that the safety purpose of any uniform and safety boots.

Uniforms have over recent years evolved to be more suited to the purpose they are provided for in terms of safety, practicality and comfort.

Also, the importance of using uniforms to market a business has created the force behind brand awareness and only improves customer perception, so take a look at our safety boots and safety workwear now.

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In Cambridge yesterday a motorcycle accident victim was speaking about how his safety clothing had saved his life.

Simon Bastow, a father-of-two was rushed to Accident & Emergency, close to death after being crushed by a Mercedes van.

However, after successful surgery, he is now recovering in hospital with multiple injuries and has now been told by the medics that treated him that the safety boots and clothing he was wearing saved his life.

Simon said:

“I went under the van and the wheels went over my body…  The doctors said if I had not been wearing the turtle-back support I would have been crushed like a tube of toothpaste…”

A team from Magpas Helimedix were first on the scene and their actions and of course the safety clothing were to thank for Simon’s survival.  Simon has been raising the profile of the charity and the role of protective clothing and safety boots in saving his life.

For more information on the charity, please visit www.magpas.org.uk

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This week, kids in the Nottingham area have been learning about riding their bikes safely and how to do basic maintenance to them.

A £1,200 Derbyshire County Council grant has been used to run the course, which is being backed by both the local Police and Council.

The course will be six to eight weeks and teaches young teenagers how to mend their chain, change tyres and fix gear problems.

The course also hopes to teach the youngsters the importance of safety boots and footwear and also wearing the correct high visibility clothing when out and riding around.  Also using the correct lights at night is very important too.

The worry shared by many has been that many teenagers ride cycles that are not roadworthy or do not have the correct safety boots and footwear or high visibility clothing.  The road needs to be respected with the huge volume of traffic we see today, so it is hoped that many other councils will take up Derbyshire’s lead by implementing a similar course across the UK.

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This week we have joined the call from the Times for safer cycling – only days after a 60 year old man while cycling through London was killed by a coach.

The Times campaign was setup after their reporter Mary Bowers was in an accident outside the Times offices in London and is still not conscious over three months later.

There of course are a number of safety clothing items you can purchase through DS Safety to keep safe when cycling on the road.

Check out our High Visibility Clothing and also given the current weather conditions, our Safety Boots will make a great addition too.

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This week many “experts” (as expert as the Met Office have ever been) are warning and forecasting the “Big Freeze” is going to hit much of Europe and across Britain this week.

Temperatures are expected to drop as low as the Himalayas well below -10 degrees celsius in some areas.

Heavy snow is expected to fall in the North, across Cumbria, Yorkshire and even East Anglia too.

The AA said they are expecting to attend double the number of breakdowns as the mild weather is about to plunge into reverse.

We wanted to give you advance warning of the conditions, so why not take the opportunity to get your winter safety boots and safety workwear ordered now before this hits.

We hope you all take the opportunity to stay safe both at home and at work!  Any questions or queries on our safety boots, or other winter safety workwear.