Stay safe like Nederman

12 April 2010  

rong>Workshop kit company Nederman is highlighting the benefits of self-retracting hose and cable reels in line with a campaign by the Health and Safety Executive to reduce slips, trips and falls.

/>One third of all workplace injuries are caused by falls. Serious cases, such as those resulting in broken bones, during 2009 resulted in 10,000 workers being injured. Nederman says most accidents could be prevented by better housekeeping and the use of self-retracting cable reels for air, oil, water, grease and electrical power sup

/>“Using self-retracting reels reduces two primary risks,” says Nederman’s managing director Mark Hodgens. “If you prevent spillages, you stop floors becoming slippery, while avoiding trailing leads removes a major tripping hazard.” The company claims there is a return on investment as accidental damage is reduc