Changes in obligations under the CLP and REACH regulations have been proving a source of confusion for some manufacturers. Dr Alex Paul of the REACH Centre explains more about what is required when and by whom.
A+A, the International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany from 5-8 November. Corporate health management and corporate fashion are key themes at this year’s show, HSM speaks to show director, Birgit Horn, to find out more.
To recognise his time in the health and safety industry and mark his retirement in 2014, David Lummis, CEO of the BSIF, will be presenting an award at the Federation’s annual Networking Event on 7 October. The award will be presented to an individual who he considers has made an outstanding contribution to the progress and reputation of the health and safety industry.
In July, the BSIF asked members for their comments on the HSE in response to the call for submissions on the HSE Triennial Review.
Work related skin diseases can be caused by the skin coming into contact with hazardous substances, this is preventable yet 40,000 new cases are recorded every year by the HSE and it’s only the tip of the iceberg based on anecdotal evidence.
If you are a user of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) that requires a face seal, it is a requirement of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that each respirator is face fit checked to each user. This is to ensure that the mask is capable of achieving a satisfactory seal on each user’s face and will not allow inward leakage, when worn correctly.
Colin Hinton of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association’s (SEMA’s) technical committee outlines why the forthcoming SEMA Code of Practice on rack protection is essential.
In the wake of a traumatic incident, it’s inevitable that the focus is on physical wounds. Psychological damage is less of a priority – and also less likely to be dealt with in the right way – even though the implications can be more long-lasting and serious for organisational operations, explains Mandy Rutter
Already taking the motorcycle world and impact sports market by storm, British company D30 claims to be leading and challenging the world of impact protection. The company will be at this year’s A+A Exhibition to showcase their technology and discuss how it is being incorporated into workplace personal protective equipment. Health & Safety Matters spoke to D30 to find out more
Although increasing numbers of robots and machines on UK’s production lines have helped with difficult tasks, it is very clear that people remain a key and important resource. Ross Townshend, an expert in manual production systems at Bosch Rexroth, examines how to make people more productive by focusing on workstation ergonomics.
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