One of the tasks that a company should never neglect is managing the health and safety of its employees. This is why RS Components is a fast and reliable one-stop supplier of products for all areas of safety. In a newly created section on its homepage, the distributor provides a clear summary of its range and practical tips.

In recent years, occupational safety has moved away from the purely technical prevention of accidents towards comprehensive prevention. This is precisely where RS comes in with its new section on the website, as the portfolio includes products from all relevant areas such as personal protective equipment, occupational safety, electrical safety and machine safety from well-known manufacturers. Products with the appropriate certification are also available for every area of application.

Machine safety is about creating the basis for safe cooperation between man and machine. In line with the general continuous development, the possibilities for creating safety are also advancing. It is important to safeguard the status quo and not miss out on new aspects. Modern safety technologies make systems fit for the future. Robotics is a good example of this. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), more than 150,000 new industrial robots will be used in Europe alone over the next two years. This development poses new challenges for planners of automation systems, especially robot systems, as well as safety officers in companies. Planners have to observe a wide range of legal and normative requirements and take them into account in their planning. When it comes to evaluating system safety, several factors must always be taken into account, such as non-separating protective devices that allow barrier-free access as well as situationally adapted protected areas and reaction strategies. Sensor technology, which has a direct influence on motion planning, must therefore also be evaluated with regard to the risk of unintentional robot movements. A solution partner that offers everything from a single source makes planning and implementation much easier. In addition to the extensive product range, RS not only helps its customers to select the right product, but also provides a wealth of information.

Product selector for the right PPE product

This service continues with personal protective equipment. Protecting health in the workplace with personal protective equipment (PPE) is a key task. From high-visibility clothing, respiratory protection or fall protection to prevent falls, RS offers a comprehensive range of products for every working environment. Design, innovative materials, wearing comfort and the possibility of modularly expanding the PPE play a special role here. However, the service goes beyond the product range: a "product selector" helps to find the right product for every part of the body to be protected and for every application.

The same principle applies to operational safety and electrical safety. The distributor combines a precisely coordinated product range with an offer of help to find the right product for the specific application. From traffic cones, safety knives, portable equipment testers and barrier tape to TÜV-certified impact protection, everything that is needed in practical use for marking, securing and protecting is gathered here.

As no company can afford unnecessary downtime, it is important to invest in prevention and eliminate sources of danger before accidents happen. Research findings also indicate that deficiencies in occupational health and safety often go hand in hand with deficiencies in product or service quality. Every company is therefore called upon to eliminate such sources of suspicion for deficits in company organization and management. The new section on the RS website makes a contribution to this.