The hidden cost of dirty floors
Sylvie Giangolini from Hako explains why failing to keep warehouses and industrial premises clean and clear of debris can result in very real costs for businesses
Gas detection: connecting the dots of safety and productivity.
Connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) are central to the latest innovations in gas detection technology. In a hazardous environment, these concepts translate into gaining real-time safety intelligence to protect workers more effectively. Mahesh Joshi, EMEA product marketing leader for gas detection at Honeywell Industrial Safety, examines the move towards connected safety solutions that go beyond pure gas detection.
Break the habit
Refresher training is a vital part of ensuring site safety but so many companies are unsure of how often it should be carried out. Stuart Taylor of Mentor Training explains why it is necessary, what you need to know to comply with the law, and how investing in refresher training can actually save you money, as well as keeping your staff safe in the long term.
From the CEO’s Desk
The BSIF takes Strategy on the road with support from HSE and Trading Standards
Trading Standards launches national project on leather gloves
Trading Standards has launched a National Project investigating leather gloves sold as personal protective equipment, looking for the banned substances Chromium VI and Azo Dyes.
BSIF welcomes ERIKS Industrial Servives as a member of the Federation
Traditionally, ERIKS core product has been Bearings and Power Transmission, however markets have changed and so have its customers’ requirements.
Noise at work – a safety issue worth shouting about
Hearing Protection remains one of the most challenging issues for health and safety managers today. With no obvious sign of injury until irreversible damage is done, protecting workers requires a multi-level approach. Chris Shaw looks at some of the key issues facing safety managers.
Why RPE matters
Luca Favarin, product manager EMEA, respiratory protection, Honeywell Industrial Safety, says RPE matters when it comes to tackling work related respiratory illnesses.
Managing the chameleon – confined spaces
Billy Gundry, manager at MRS Training & Rescue examines the hazards of confined spaces for rail workers.
Making summer foot problems a thing of the past
Jon Marchant, global category manager at Dr. Martens, explains the best ways to keep feet healthy during the summer months and how the world of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is developing to make clumpy work boots a thing of the past.
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