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Step in the right direction

Having the right footwear is one of the measures that can help avoid slips and trips in the workplace. James Abbott explains what you need to know about slip resistant footwear.

Protect people and planet

With sustainability becoming a key issue across all aspects of business, Clair Weston provides some top tips on buying PPE that will protect both people and the planet

Legal spotlight – September 22

HSE data reminds employers of their workplace safety duties. Here, Kevin Bridges looks at the figures.

Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live (SHW Live), is bringing back regional events, with a Southern edition of the trade exhibition and conference coming to Farnborough International from 28 – 29th September 2022. Read on to learn what you can expect from the event.

Danger is brewing

The food and beverage (F&B) industry includes all companies involved in processing raw food materials, as well as those packaging and distributing them. This includes fresh, prepared foods, packaged foods and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Marion Barnham and Tracy Vernon look at gas detection in the food and beverage industry.

Cheap workwear is the new Fast Fashion

Avoid cheap workwear and invest in sustainable protective wear to reduce your carbon footprint, says Peter Dumigan.

The toxic truth

How safe are manufacturing workers from welding fumes? New findings reveal that toxic welding gases are a potential hazard to everyone, not just the welders themselves. Dominic Murphy reports.

Power dressing

Respiratory protective equipment keeps workers safe from toxic substances. Here, Ian Gil-Rodriguez introduces the Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

Protect from the top

A day in the life of a hard hat: MSA Safety provides an insight into electricians’ most important companions

Pledge to protect

PPE buyers and end users are being urged by The British Safety Industry Federation to follow a simple process when specifying PPE products to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Alan Murray explains why.