Making a difference: BSIF in action
When selecting earmuffs to use with a safety helmet, once products with the correct performance are established, it is understandable that users will have their favourite models, probably based on comfort.
Latest BSIF members
The BSIF is delighted to welcome Biffa and Mainman as the latest members of the Federation.
How the EN388 revision will help suppliers
A revision to the EN388 standard for gloves giving protection from mechanical risks, including cuts, will increase the accuracy and reliability of cutting tests on higher resistance materials. The revision, which is likely to be published around the middle of 2016, has been welcomed by DSM Dyneema.
MSDs: Food for thought
More than a quarter of the reported cases of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in UK manufacturing last year occurred in the food and drink industry. Paul Fenner, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Food and Drink Group, highlights some of the work being done within the industry to address the issue.
CO2 safety in the drinks industry
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is commonly used in the manufacture of popular beverages, and large storage cylinders are used for local dispensing of soft drinks, lager and beer. Louise Early, strategic industry manager at Crowcon Detection Instruments, discusses the use and potential hazards of CO2 in the food and beverage industry, as well as how the use of gas detection can contribute to keeping employees safe that are involved in the supply, delivery and maintenance of equipment.
Is your emergency lighting up to standard?
Catherine Nelms, content executive at the Fire Industry Association (FIA) provides insight into the importance of good emergency lighting.
Not all PPE is created equal
HSM speaks to Neil Hewitt, divisional director, Quality and Technical Standards at Arco about the issues of non-compliant, CE marked, personal protective equipment and the steps the industry needs to take to minimise the risk of these products entering into the European market.
Stamping down on safety
The most recent HSE statistics revealed that 28% of all non-fatal injuries recorded in 2014/15 were caused by slips and trips. These types of accidents are still the single most common cause of injuries at work and result in costs to employers from lost time working and possible life-long injuries to workers. Jon Marchant, global category manager at Dr. Martens looks at the potential risks and offers advice on ways to help reduce slips and trips in the workplace.
A wake up call for fleets
Malcolm Maycock, managing director of Licence Bureau, warns that the new guidelines for sentences imposed on companies for health and safety offences in the workplace should serve as a serious wake up call for companies operating company vehicles.
Keep your eyes on the road…
Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, explores driver eyecare the power of the employer.
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