Campaign to eliminate counterfeit PPE
The frequency of reports identifying non-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the fraudulent use of CE documentation in respect of PPE has increased significantly over the past twelve months...
From the Secretary’s desk
With the holiday season fast approaching it is timely for us all to realise that duty holders and those responsible for the safety of others also take vacational leave. While they are away, work continues and it is important that the management of safety and health is not compromised as a result of their absence....
A solution to the Harmonised Standards problem?
For some time now the BSIF has been concerned about the trend towards adding "negative" elements into Annex ZA within harmonised PPE EN standards. ...
NEWS IN BRIEF...
Competence check for safety professionals - a good idea The recent report on Health and Safety published by the Work and Pensions Select Committee regretted the fact that Safety Professionals are not regulated....
Health and safety “Competence” still an issue
There appears to be two interpretations of the term "competence" and while there is some movement to bring these definitions together, there is a significant gap when if comes to the differences between the legal interpretation in respect of health and safety regulations, the educational system of qualifications and the expectations of those seeking to employ/engage competent advice and guidance....
BSIF Awards: New Safety Excellence award launched
The BSIF is launching a new award for Safety Excellence at the Safety & Health Expo this year. This will complete the series of awards mounted by the Federation following the successful launch of its Safety Service Awards last year. These awards will be presented at the Expo on Tuesday 13th May....
