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Legal spotlight – March 24

Kevin Bridges provides an update on where are we with construction products and the UKCA mark.

Future trends

Over the last decade, global sustainability legislation has surged by 155%. Alex Minett outlines some key worldwide legislative developments and discusses how businesses can respond.

Your questions answered – March 24

Each issue, British Safety Council will be using this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to [email protected] and their experts will respond in future issues.

CEO’s Desk – March 24

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has been busy testing the performance and compliance of PPE products on the market. Alan Murray shares the findings.

Making great strides

As much as we might take the functionality of a pair of trousers for granted, they have developed and evolved over the years through innovation – by responding to the demands of wearer’s needs and their practical requirements. As Peter Dumigan tells us, the needs for comfort, wellbeing and efficiency not only shaped the first trousers but have driven the latest innovation in modern work trousers almost 2500 years later.

Sustainability goals

PARTNERSHIP WORKING with those who can demonstrate supply chain transparency aids success of sustainability goals, says Ryan Plummer.

Stay on top

ENSURING WORKERS pick up their hard hat and wear it can be a massive challenge. Here, Vanessa Sirima explores the common factors preventing workers using head protection.

Unsung heroes

Socket testers are the unsung heroes of electrical safety in the workplace. Steve Dunning looks at how to choose and use socket testers.

Looking after safety eyewear

Taking good care of your eye protection has important implications for safety, cost and sustainability. Clair Weston explains how to clean and store safety spectacles to maximise their lifespan.

Wear it right

While positive steps have been taken, there is still much more that can be done to reduce incidences of occupational lung disease, according to George Elliott.

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