Despite the increasing mechanisation of the average workplace, lifting and carrying items are still everyday tasks for employees in a number of industry sectors. There are more and more machines to carry out the various tasks that need to be performed, but there is still a place for manual handling…
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Ocean-going vessels are, like any other workplace, subject to both ongoing maintenance and repairs that need to be carried out as and when required. Whether these tasks are performed by contractors who are brought in specially or by members of the existing team, they need to be performed in as…
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There is a great deal of legislation in place that pertains to the safe handling of food. This applies as much to storage and preparation as it does to the actual cooking process, and it’s the responsibility of every employer to ensure each member of staff receives the right training.…
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Owners and operators of ocean-going vessels know that unplanned downtime needs to be avoided at all costs, because any period in which a ship isn’t at sea equals a loss of revenue. Income is vital in the maritime sector, of course, but sometimes the damage that’s caused by downtime is…
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Every offshore installation and ocean-going vessel needs to be as efficient and as cost-effective as possible, but it’s worth remembering that superior performance should not be at the cost of health and safety. Protecting crew members, contractors, passengers and visitors is a top priority, because repercussions can be serious. One…
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Every workplace environment, from the smallest shop to the largest office block, needs to be a safe and healthy location for employees, clients, customers and visitors. It is therefore the responsibility of owners, operators and employers to ensure the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at all times. This need…
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Everyone knows just how dangerous a fire can become, of course, and it can be particularly damaging when it occurs in the workplace. Whether aboard an ocean-going vessel, on a fixed marine installation or at a land-based location, the consequences can be extremely hazardous, and in some cases can be…
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Marine Testing Solutions are always looking to provide the best products and the finest services to our customers, that’s why we are so proud to team up with CM Technologies formerly known as Kittiwake GmbH. This new alliance allows us to significantly increase our portfolio of testing and sampling equipment…
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Owners and operators of ocean-going vessels know there is more to a voyage than simply carrying a cargo from Point A to Point B. The need for efficiency without compromising on the health and safety of crew members, visitors, passengers and contractors is paramount, and must always be the number…
Read moreOn the 17th and 18th September this year IMPA (The London Maritime Event for Purchasing and Supply) comes to London and we are very excited to announce that we will be there! Marine Testing Solutions will be on stand 55A so come and meet the team and and find out…
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