Employees who regularly work outdoors will usually face additional risks compared to those who work indoors, whether from uneven ground and physical hazards or from adverse weather conditions. As employers, it is possible to put a variety of measures in place to reduce the risk of accidents – but it is impossible to prevent them entirely.
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 Tim Jones, global market development manager, RPB Safety LLC
As we all know, weather in the UK is somewhat changeable, so when it comes to protective workwear, how can individuals and businesses suitably prepare? Here, Khurram Akhtar of Supertouch explores some of the key weather-related scenarios and the potential solutions
The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives. This issue, we look at the fourth phase of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) No Time to Lose (NTTL) occupational cancer campaign, which is focusing on asbestos, the deadliest of all workplace carcinogens
Simon Ash, UK sales manager at HAIX , examines the new EU PPE Regulation and asks: what does it mean for footwear?
As the enforcement date for the incoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) approaches, Pannone Corporate law firm’s Rhian Greaves and Amy Chandler look at the key considerations for health and safety departments
Jarl Coldrick, international sales manager at ProGARM, provides advice on how to protect the female workforce against deadly arc flash strikes
ISO 45001 has now been published. This new ISO standard, which has been over 4 years in preparation, was published on 12th March. ISO 45001 is the new international standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management, replacing OHSAS 18001.
Tilsatec takes a look at the revised standard for mechanical protection EN388:2016 and where previously indicated ‘cut 5 gloves’ sit now under the new test method
Hands are vital for nearly every task both in and out of work, yet they are extremely vulnerable, and their health and importance cannot be taken for granted. Clair Weston, marketing manager UVEX SAFETY (UK) Ltd, looks at the key areas that need to be considered when it comes to hand protection
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