Reaching new heights
The fall protection industry is developing training programmes to provide career paths – via Trailblazers – to ensure the competence of the workforce. Graham Willmott provides an update.
From canary to cloud
Chris Mottershaw looks at how far gas detection has come since the days when a canary alerted miners to the presence of dangerous gases.
Take the risk out of procurement
In this article BSIF CEO Alan Murray discusses the progress that the BSIF is making in raising the profile of the Registered Safety Supplier (RSS) scheme and urges those who are not yet doing so to incorporate the scheme into their procurement processes.
Give jargon the boot
Lloyd Preston provides an insight into the new new addition to the Jargon Buster that has been issued by the BSIF Safety footwear Special Interest Group (SIG).
BSIF Special Interest Groups
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) benefits from active participation in its Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Here’s an overview of the activities and valuable guidance the groups offer.
Working together
Sustainability and safety in business can work together to create a positive impact, says David Head.
SHW Live North returns to Manchester Central
SHW Live North takes place at Manchester Central on 23-24 January. There are plenty of reasons to visit this must-attend event and here’s some of them.
Get a grip on safety
Businesses that select protective gloves for their workers can often overlook the importance of grip, which is critical for undertaking tasks safely. As Georg Rouette explains, poor grip can result in hand injuries and impact performance and productivity, hence why testing is helpful to measure grip quality and inform decisions on glove selection.
CEO’s desk – December 23
The HSE’s latest annual work-related ill health and injury statistics have just been published and Alan Murray uses his column to summarise some of the key elements.
Workwear for all
PPE needs to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. Nick Bale looks at what manufacturers and suppliers are doing to meet the challenge.
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