Drips caught by bags for cleaner world

Problem: . HSE statistics show that slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of industrial accidents - 43,000 major injuries and over 132,000 over 3-day injuries during the last five years. Furthermore, oil on the floor adds to the accumulation of dirt, and detracts from a clean environment, and uncovered hose ends additionally provide a path for dirt to get into hydraulic systems, with all the trouble and problems that causes. Solution: Forth Systems, master distributor for the Cleveland, Ohio based company, Enpac, is now offering Hose Bibbs and Dripillows, in addition to a range of other products to cope with drips and spills. The Hose Bibb is a polyethylene bag with a lace to tie it to the end of a pipe. It is bright yellow, and lined with material capable or absorbing 272 ml of oil or other hydrocarbons. It accommodates hose ends up to 75mm in diameter and sells for £85 for five. The tether system allows the Hose Bibb to remain attached to the hose when not in use. The Dripillow Berm is also made in polyethylene with an absorbent pad, except it is designed to be placed underneath the leaking sump or other source of drips. The pillow is weighted with sand, so up to 40mph winds will not blow it away. For more windy conditions, grommets to allow it to be tied down, should that be necessary. It comes in four sizes from small with four litres capacity to extra large with 16 litres capacity. When full, it can be folded up and taken somewhere suitable where the absorbent pillow may be disposed of. The company also sells absorbent hose wraps and maintenance blankets plus a host of other products. Applications: Any automotive or hydraulic workshop or maintenance area. TS Forth Systems