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Check Your PPE!

YOUR PPE is only effective if it is suitable, used and stored correctly. Make sure you take the risk out of specifiying PPE by using the following checklist.

An age of risk

Keeping workers safe in an age of risk is challenging. Ryan Demelo explains how technology and software solutions can help create a culture of safety.

A head for safety

Head protection is essential on site. When selecting a helmet, make sure it is suitable for the hazards and environment to keep people safe. Louise Charlton provides an insight.

The BSIF Safety Awards 2024 winners

The prestigious BSIF Safety Awards, renowned for recognising excellence within the safety industry, excellence in customer service, product innovation and with the key goal of improving occupational safety and health within the UK were announced as part of the Safety & Health Excellence Awards event on 1 May 2024, the event was held at the Vox, NEC and hosted by Tess Daly.

Best fit forward

THE NOTION of women requiring different PPE from that of men isn’t a new one. Matthew Roberts looks at the development of inclusive safety footwear.

State of the market

HEALTH AND Safety Matters conducted a survey seeking views and opinions about the State of the UK Health and Safety Market Survey 2024. Kelly Rose looks at the results.

Championing excellence

After huge growth in 2024, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live Manchester will be making a much-anticipated return to Manchester Central on 22-23 January 2025.

Build safer workplaces

Elevating risk assessments with digital innovation can help build safer workplaces. Langdon Dement explains how.

Fit for you

When it comes to above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — such as helmets, eye protection, respiratory masks, and earplugs — providing compatible, well-fitting PPE that can be worn comfortably together and takes into consideration individual needs can make a significant difference in compliance, safety outcomes, and overall worker morale, explains Clair Weston,

In the spotlight with Thomas Turner

This month we put the spotlight on Martor’s director Thomas Turner to find out how his journey in the health and safety industry began packing boxes in a warehouse.

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