Frontline protection
With violence and threatening behaviour against NHS workers increasing, Don Cameron takes a look at what can be done to protect these frontline lone workers.
Stand united
Naz Dossa examines how to ensure worker safety comes first as we emerge from the pandemic and face a new working environment.
Lessons in safety – October 21
NEBOSH’s free, online health and safety conference is for professionals around the world.
Fall proof
Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace mishaps and can come at a high price for the liable business, NHS and the injured individual. While many view them as inevitable, James White explains that in most cases they are completely avoidable. And it all starts with proper floorcare provisions.
PPE in focus
The Covid pandemic has put the spotlight on PPE and highlighted its importance. This year’s eye-opening survey reveals the thoughts and opinions of people at the cutting edge of PPE. Kelly Rose looks at the results.
Safe foot forward
Safety footwear is an important part of PPE. There are so many choices available now that the wearer can get the protection they need in comfortable and well-fitted footwear. Darren Bowman and Sam Hill provide an insight.
Female fit
Georgina Bisby looks at the evolution of women’s protective workwear and discusses how leading manufacturers are catering for a new generation of female tradeswomen, engineers and construction workers.
Break the fall
A fall from height can result in major injury and can be fatal. Sarah Baker provides an insight into choosing the correct equipment when working at height.
Flash protection
A sudden electrical fault discharge creates a current that leaps across ionized air to find earth – choosing your in-situ electrical operative as the closest route. MSA Safety explores the causes, risks and injury dangers of arc flash incidents, and looks at comfortable, reliable, head, eye, face and hearing solutions for electrical workers.
On your marks
Darren Roberts has compiled this handy FAQ addressing the PPE industry’s key concerns and questions regarding the introduction of the UKCA mark.
Filter posts
HSM Newsletter
HSM publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.
Subscribe here