Emergency services personnel operate in extreme situations whether it is extinguishing a fire, saving lives or subduing the consequences of natural disasters. In order for them to survive a situation unharmed themselves and still be able to provide the best performance possible, suppliers of protective clothing and protective equipment are continuously working on improvements
With impending changes to health and safety legislation, David Lummis, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation comments on how these will have an impact on employers.
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
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