Ahead of the rest
Georgina Bisby investigates the challenges and opportunities around smart technology in above-the-neck PPE
From the CEO’s desk: Brexit, the EU Commission and PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
The safety and health industry took its first steps into 2018 in the knowledge that the new Regulation becomes effective from the 21st April 2018. For the last three years BSIF and our member companies, active in marketing PPE, have been absorbed in all of the preparation.
Mind how you go
There are some careers you simply should not consider if you are a bit of a day-dreamer: air-traffic controller, interpreter at the UN Security Council, public-transport driver, heavy-machinery operator. Even a momentary lapse in concentration while fulfilling these demanding roles can result in disaster. Tina Weadick explains how complete awareness and total focus – in other words, mindfulness – can be of benefit to both employee and employer
Culture is king
Tim Marsh, hon professor University of Plymouth and founder Ryder-Marsh Safety, examines the cultural and leadership aspect of training – specifically the importance of following up initial training to embed the learning
No excuses, bump it
Today’s gas detection technology offers better protection than ever before but one often-overlooked issue in the industry is the regular bump testing of instruments and, crucially, how many users are unaware of the importance of this simple procedure or unsure how to do it. Shawcity explains more
The young ones
NEBOSH (the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) provides advice on how to develop and train young people working in the health and safety sector
All Safe Minds
The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives. This issue, we look at All Safe Minds – a campaign launched by UK construction giant Willmott Dixon to encourage mental fitness across the UK construction sector
A day in the life of Louise Ward
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on worker safety and health by speaking to a member of the British Safety Council about the challenges and rewards of working in this field. This time we talk to Louise Ward
Practical tips for mobile or agile working
Management of musculoskeletal risks from mobile devices – phones, tablets and laptops – offer interesting prospects, writes Ed Milnes, chartered ergonomist & human factors specialist, Guildford Ergonomics.
In the spotlight with Stuart Turnbull
Every issue we put a BSIF member in the spotlight to share their thoughts on PPE and worker safety & health. This month we talk to Stuart Turnbull, managing director – UK & Ireland, and European sales leader – general safety products, Honeywell Industrial Safety
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