Articles Archive | Page 53 of 143 | Health & Safety Matters

In the spotlight with Jen Matthews

This month we put Jen Matthews in the spotlight to find out how a circumstantial opportunity landed her firmly in the health and safety industry.

Time for a rethink?

Given that a large part of communication is non-verbal, Jack Hartley asks if it is time to rethink your respiratory protection, especially in the healthcare industry where reading facial expressions can be beneficial to patients.

In the spotlight with Peter Dumigan

This month we put Peter Dumigan in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and the impact workwear has on wellbeing.

Invisible danger

Businesses using gas within their process need to monitor the levels to ensure employee safety. To ensure the right fixed gas detection system is used for the right job there are many factors that need to be considered. Nathan Marks provides an insight into this important piece of kit.

Burning issue

Selecting the right fire protective garments for your team is essential, but with so many options out there, Reece Buchner explains some of the standards and regulations you need to be aware of when deciding on the right PPE for your team.

A promising outlook

As digital transformation continues through global industry, four trends are driving innovation in flammable gas detection: poison resistance, unparalleled accuracy to multiple hydrocarbons, connectivity and data science. Sean Stinson and Bob Christensen look at the trends in combustible gas detection.

Safer highways

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.

Learn your lesson

NEBOSH, a global provider of health, safety and environmental management qualifications, considers how organisations can get the most out of their investigations – and where they sometimes go off-script.

Gaining in strength

The Health & Safety Event continues to go from strength to strength and this year’s event is set to be no different. Here, event director David Bishop gives an insight into the show and highlights why you need to be at the NEC from the 28-30 April 2020.

Health and Safety Event 2020

The Health and Safety Event 2020, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 28-30 April, has grown year-on-year and the next instalment is set to entice a record number of exhibitors and visitors. Here’s why you should be there.

Filter posts