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From the CEO’s desk: Selling or marketing PPE under the Regulation (EU) 2016/425?

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has been supporting its membership over the last years as we moved towards the new PPE Regulation and as we move away from the Directive under which the market has worked for more than a quarter of a century. Despite all the consultations and forum discussions there still appears to be many examples where economic operators in the market are less than clear as to their responsibilities and obligations.

New qualification

The British Safety Industry Federation are rolling out the “Safe Supply” Training and Publicly Accredited Qualification for commercial operators in the safety and PPE market.

Observe and report

Flash reports make the most of modern communications to quickly spread safety awareness throughout the global operation of ACCO Brands, an American manufacturer of office products. Simon Duddy hears from Lee King, director EHS & facilities, Europe, and Darrol Masefield, H&S & facilities, on how the reports form part of a carefully cultivated approach to warehouse safety

Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign

The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives. This issue, we look at a new EU-wide campaign launched by EU-OSHA that tackles the risks related to the exposure to dangerous substances in workplaces

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Why is head trauma making the headlines?

Head trauma has become a hot topic in recent years, particularly in the sports world, as a growing body of research suggests even minor concussion and one-off impacts to the head can cause serious and long term health issues. Georgina Bisby examines the latest research and considers the wider implications for head protection

Personal Protective Equipment trend report: Getting protected and connected

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market is experiencing rapid growth. A research report by Zion Market Research (ZMR) (1) released in September 2018 suggests the global PPE market which features vendors including Alpha Pro Tech, 3M Company, Uvex Safety Group, and Du Pont will increase to US$ 57.12 billion by 2022 rising from an estimated US$ 39.37 billion in 2016.

HSM workwear review/ Snickers female-fit range

In this video, HSM Contributing Editor, Georgina Bisby, takes a look at the latest female-fit workwear range from Snickers Workwear.

Here come the girls

With an increasing number of women now entering traditionally male dominated industries, the PPE and protective clothing market has been broadening its offering to ensure women are offered PPE that fits rather than men’s designs in smaller sizes. Georgina Bisby talks to some of the people making a difference in this space.

Winter skin care

Managing occupational skin disorders this winter.

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