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Get a handle on HAVS

HAVS is a life-changing condition caused by exposure to vibration tools. Not only can this cause pain and permanent damage to employees, but employers can find themselves facing huge fines. Robert Dunn looks at advancements in HAVS.

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In good hands

In a world increasingly reliant on automation, the hands of workers still play an essential role across a vast multitude of working environments and sectors. John Lambeth explains that health and safety managers need to take a multi-layered approach to provide hand protection solutions that will be embraced by workers.

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Weak at the knees

For all employers, ensuring the safety of their workforce is of the utmost importance. Despite this however, many organisations are potentially putting their teams at risk by overlooking a vital form of PPE. Matt Handley explains more.

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No time to waste

Sustainability is a key priority in the PPE industry. HSM catches up with Rikard Froberg about sustainable PPE and why Ansell sent an open letter to EU commission.

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Industry reunites at SHW Live

The inaugural Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live (SHW Live) is coming to Manchester Central, a newly reinvented trade exhibition and conference, set to run from 23-24 May 2022. HSM takes a look at what you can expect from this exciting new event.

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Stay connected

On hazardous sites with harmful noise levels, the requirement for adequate hearing protection can be at odds with the need for effective communication. Louise Charlton explores how new technology is changing the way teams communicate in high-noise environments.

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Lifting standards

There are various initiatives that are aimed to highlight work place safety, such as the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022, and the Forklift Safety Day held on the second Tuesday in June. But safety should of course be a priority every single working day, says Martin McVicar.

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Driving safety

As legal restrictions have come to an end, roads have seen an uptick in traffic. In fact, the ONS is recording traffic levels edging towards pre-pandemic levels. Colin Paterson discusses the risks for organisations that employ people who need to drive for work and how to mitigate them.

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