Sponsor a class - Pilot Scheme exceeds 500

The sponsor a class pilot scheme has been tested during 2008 and has resulted in the sponsorship of more than 500 school children with the High Visibility Kit developed by Safe Light.

The programme aims to protect school children on the roads in the UK by finding sponsors to 'sponsor a class'. The typical cost of this is around £360.oo including VAT and delivery. Most organisations are able to reclaim the cost of the excercise. The reasoning behind the sponsorship programme was to allow school children to be more protected in an ever increasing environment of reckless driving, without the cost burden to parents or schools who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

Even in these times of economic downturn it is good to see people supporting this programme and the public backing is predicted to grow during 2009.

It is expected that sponsor a class will develop into an independent charity during 2009 as the programme spreads across the United Kingdom.

Contralco - Safe Light - Alcohol Breath Test

Contralco and  Safe Light having reached agreement in November of 2008 have instituted the contract for the supply and distribution of the Contralco alcohol breath test product in the UK. This was formalised by the delivery of the first 5,000 units to UK Euro Partner before Christmas.

The Contralco alcohol breath test is a fully certified and patented product and recognised as the leading product of its kind in Europe.

UK Euro Partner working on behalf of Safe Light incorporate the breathalysers within the DriverSafe Kit produced by Safe Light. 

The breathalyser will also be distributed as part of the D-CAT:2007 system (Daily-Commercial Alcohol Test). This system has been developed for use by corporate bodies as a non-penal system and is based on the eradication of accidents and deaths in the work place as opposed to the punishment of those who might, even un-knowingly, attend work or operate machinery under the influence of alcohol.

This has been heralded as a major step forward in the development of safety at work practices and is expected to get the full backing of the larger Unions.

Security and Fire Marshall Kit HVW by Safe Light

UK Euro Partner have released for sale the first of the new Security and Fire Marshall high visibility waistcoats. Available in various sizes the high visibility waistcoats come complete with the new high visibility bag.

The new high visibility waistcoats employ the Dual Light Technology (DLT-08) developed by Safe Light of Switzerland and represent the most advanced application of visible safety and personal protective equipment available today.

The high visibility bag which is also a Safe Light developed and certified product, uses a 3M glass bead technology relective band as well as Teflon coating on the bag fabric thus protecting the garment when stored and extending the practical working life of the waistcoat by more than 50%.

The product represents the safest way for operational personnel to work which is combined with economies that purchasing officers will find advantageous.

Fire Safety Officer - Safe Light

UK Euro Partner has been awarded its first contract with Her Majesty's Prison Service (HMPS) for visible safety personal protection equipment.

This will be a bespoke order for a class 2 waistcoat that will also utlize the Safe Light Dual Light Technology (DLT-08) on the rear of the waistcoat. This is a positive note as UK Euro Partner were only recently approved and added to the iProc purchasing system used by the Home Office and HMPS.

UK Euro Partner was able to demonstrate that the Safe Light developed waistcoats and jackets using the DLT-08 system provides enhanced visible safety for the wearer. Instrumental in the development of the working relationship was the attention to detail and effort made by Tony Harper, the sales manager for UK Euro Partner.

This order is expected to be followed by another bespoke order for class 3 jackets and UK Euro Partner will produce editorial information for insertion into the Prison Service News (PSN) to help make the other 159 HM prisons in the UK aware of their products, developments and services.

To read more about UK Euro Partner please visit: www.uk-euro-partner.co.uk

SHP show Visibility Kit for Professionals

UK Euro Partner received its first confirmation of focused editorial from the prestigeous SHP magazine this week. SHP is the leading magazine for professionals involved in the health and safety industry.

The article regarding the Safe Light High Visibility Kit detailed the benefits of the product and its importance in relation to lone working.

Safety and more importantly Personal Protective Equipment are increasingly becoming the key phrases to ensure project compliance with evermore stringent regulations, however these regulations do generally follow a practical logic and the application of the safety guidelines generally do not detract from the working day. It is safe to say the the result of failing to follow the guidelines can result in much more than a lost day especially if an individual is involved in an accident.

The simple act of wearing a High Visibility Waistcoat at the right time and in the correct manner protects the user from front and behind during daylight and if used at night the benefit of dual light technology (DLT08) becomes clearly apparent allowing the user to be seen whether or not there is an external light source.

Work hard, be safe and enjoy your Christmas.