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Practitioner viewpoint- March 24

Do you think we’re losing the art of making sensible risk judgement in the workplace? Louise Ward looks at how to find and maintain the right balance.

In the spotlight with Matthew Elson

This month we put Matthew Elson in the spotlight to find out how he found himself in the health and safety industry and CEO of Evotix.

Step forward with confidence

Knowing the important elements to consider when selecting safety footwear for your workforce will help save you time, money, workforce absenteeism and also help the environment. Here, Oli Willson helps you navigate your way through footwear procurement.

Sound plan

Workplace noise is a widespread occupational hazard. With over two million UK workers exposed to damaging noise levels, and potential consequences ranging from tinnitus to irreversible hearing loss, employers must prioritise auditory wellbeing. Kevin Davies explores the benefits of custom filtered plugs.

Don’t take chances

For organisations looking to simplify, streamline, and ultimately improve their approach to occupational noise monitoring, the goal should be to reduce or eliminate uncertainty. Neal Muggleton provides an insight.

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.

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