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News Release from: Dickies (UK) | Subject: Safety Van Kit
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 May 2005
Van Kit Man to the Rescue
To ensure workers have their PPE close at hand, Van Kit Man - in collaboration with the UK's leading workwear manufacturer Dickies - has launched the Safety Van Kit.
A mysterious figure has been visiting work sites across the country Dressed in high visibility clothing and wearing a hard hat, Van Kit Man delivers a simple but potentially life saving message: "Keep your essential PPE close at hand"
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Taking risks with your health and safety at work can have catastrophic consequences.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that in 2003/04, 235 people were killed in accidents at work and 159,809 suffered injuries.
Additionally, a staggering 2.2 million people in Great Britain were suffering from an illness they believe to be work related.
These alarming figures highlight the importance of carrying our frequent risk assessments to eliminate hazards in maintaining a safe working environment; and having the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) available at all times.
To ensure workers have their PPE close at hand, Van Kit Man - in collaboration with the UK's leading workwear manufacturer Dickies - has launched the Safety Van Kit.
This selection of essential PPE, supplied in a FREE holdall displaying the legendary Dickies logo, can be easily stored in the back of a van.
The Safety Van Kit comprises of three high visibility garments: a Motorway Safety Jacket conforming to BS EN471 Class 3 suitable for use on all roads with a speed limit of 40mph or above.
A Highway Safety Waistcoat and a pair of High Visibility Trousers are also included.
A high quality Polyethylene Safety Helmet conforming to BS EN397, the specification for industrial use, will protect the head.
To reduce the risk of eye injuries there is a pair of Safety Goggles and, offering protection against the more insidious hazard of inhaling dust, a disposable respirator is also part of the Dickies Safety Van Kit.
Other items from the Safety Van Kit include a pair of Canadian Rigger Gloves with leather palm, vein, fingertip and knuckle protection; along with a First Aid Kit containing a variety of wound dressings, disposable gloves and a guidance leaflet, for the on-site treatment of minor injuries.
And while stocks last a FREE Dickies T-shirt is being offered with every Dickies Safety Van Kit.
Don't become part of this year's accidents at work statistics.
Take Van Kit Man's advice and ensure your van is equipped with the Dickies Safety Van Kit.
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