A common sense approach to appliance safety testing
Amy Lyons of Seaward looks at the measures needed to maintain electrical safety in the workplace.
Levelling the field
The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, also known as the EMF Regulations, have been published and came into force on 1 July 2016. Employers now need to be aware of a new requirement to carry out an EMF Risk Assessment, warns North East legislation analysts Cedrec.
Is GPS based lone worker protection really Big Brother?
Mathew Colley, sales & marketing manager at LoneAlert, discusses how GPS can protect lone workers – but why some staff still have their doubts.
Creating a positive safety culture
Health and safety management systems are only as effective as the culture they are applied in. John Southall, co-founder of health and safety consultancy, Southalls, looks at what characterises a positive safety culture and the steps that can be taken to engage employees throughout an organisation.
Ergonomics to eliminate unhealthy workplace habits
New research reveals that UK workers are creatures of habit when it comes to workplace behaviours.
Making the connection to a safer world
Today’s connected safety solutions allow for more rapid response to emergencies. As operations in hazardous, industrial environments become increasingly more complex and geographically dispersed, technological innovations in gas detection are revolutionising the way companies manage safety and productivity out in the field. Here Thomas Negre, marketing director for portable gas detection at Honeywell Industrial Safety, identifies the latest trends in gas detection technology, the thinking behind
BSIF re-launches the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme
The BSIF re-launched the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme during the Safety & Health Expo on 21 June 2016, strengthening the terms of membership and ensuring that it will make further major contributions to the quality of Personal Protective Equipment supplied to the UK workforce.
EU Referendum: What happens next?
The EU Referendum has passed and the country has made the decision that it no longer wishes to remain as a member state of the European Union (EU).
Latest BSIF members
Shoes For Crews has been a trusted leader in safety footwear to foodservice, hospitality, healthcare and industrial employees for over 30 years.
BSIF Safety Awards 2016 Winners announced
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) unveiled the 2016 Safety Awards champions to a packed audience at the Safety & Health Expo on 21st June.
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