Fit to protect
Well-fitting PPE should be prioritised to maintain safety, compliance and productivity, according to Neil Major.
Legal Spotlight – Feb 23
Recent sentencing highlights individual responsibility. Kevin Bridges takes a look at some of these cases.
Staying ahead
Providing proper head protection involves more consideration than sourcing the first available or lowest cost helmet, for it to be stored incorrectly on the dashboard of a vehicle and thrown away after a few months of use. Louise Charlton outlines key points to consider when selecting and using safety helmets to ensure you are getting the best levels of protection and maximum usage life out of your PPE.
Something in the air
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are increasingly making the headlines, but what exactly are they and what effect do they have on the workplace as well as everyday life. Tracy Vernon provides an insight.
Executive comment – March 23
Dr Helen Balmforth explains the benefits of building the world’s first Industrial Safetytech regulatory sandbox for the construction industry.
Your questions answered – March 23
Each issue, British Safety Council will use 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.
After the accident
A brief insight into a recent webinar delivered by health and safety law firm, DAC Beachcroft, that focused on the legal lessons you need to learn in the aftermath of an accident in the workplace.
Never truly alone
How you can ensure your most vulnerable team members are never truly alone, using a connected safety technology lifeline that links them to immediate help if needed.
Helping hands
Nick Foort shares hand skin protection advice so that you can get your skin in order this winter.
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