The fabric of success
New innovations in workwear fabric technology can deliver greater comfort and mobility on site in the summer, explains Peter Dumigan.
Wireless developments
Wireless fire alarm systems play a major role during the development of construction sites and Bradley Markham believes fires on site can be minimised by investing in wireless fire alarm systems.
Doing it right
Ian Goodhead discusses Winvic’s internal policies on head protection and task specific PPE.
Shock tactics
Industrial helmets, high performance helmets and bump caps are commonly used on construction sites throughout the world, John-Mark Edmundson explains the standards relating to this key head protection.
A step ahead
The evolution of safety footwear has come on leaps and bounds, and according to Peter Dumigan, behavioural safety and material technology is having a real influence on design.
Reaching the top
Practical application and background theory are both important when it comes to health and safety training, explains Jim Phelpstead.
In the spotlight with Howard Pullman
This month HSM puts the spotlight on Cority’s Howard Pullman to find out about the role software plays in health and safety and how we can make full use of the data.
Dangerous driving
The most dangerous activity people do at work is driving so managing occupational road risk needs to be a key priority for companies, says Adam Grinsell.
End the trend
Reducing cases of occupational lung disease is not going to be easy as it will entail educating employers and employees alike. Megan McConville questions why despite better knowledge, why the figures have not reduced.
Get it right!
The importance of getting gas detection right can be the difference between life and death, so Peter Sherfield gives an overview of the latest advice and the methods for various applications.
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