Do you purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or Safety Products? Do you use PPE or Safety Products at work? If so, how do you know what you’re purchasing is actually going to provide the protection levels claimed? The British Safety Industry Federation will be on hand at HSM Live Scotland to offer advice on how you can purchase compliant PPE.
As John Hooker steps into his new role as CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), we explore his journey in the health and safety industry and his hopes for the future.
SOLID PARTICLES in industrial and manufacturing environments pose significant hazards to employees and present complex challenges for health and safety professionals. In this Q&A, we speak to Steve Marnach about the health risks associated with dust exposure, the challenges HSE managers face in protecting workers, and best practices for selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
WHEN IT comes to footwear selection for work, the needs of the task in hand and the wearer needs to be considered. Tom Harper explores the advances in this vital protection.
As well as ensuring eyewear is compliant, it must also be wearable, as if it doesn’t stay on, it doesn’t protect, says Clair Weston.
GAS DETECTION is at the crossroads of safety, sustainability and smarter systems, says Debbie Airey.
NOISE DOES not have to be loud to cause damage. Louise Charlton explains the risks of noise exposure and the solutions to prevent long term hearing damage.
Workers at risk of injury from an electric arc must have suitable protection. Sean Wood provides an insight into the methods for quantifying arc flash risks and guidance on when each method should be used.
WE PUT Sam Jones, winner of this year’s Manager of the Year at the Safety & Health Excellence Awards, in the spotlight to find out about his successes and vision for the future at Amazon.
How big an issue is climate change for safety and health professionals in their work? Dr Christopher Davis takes a look.
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