There have been several warnings by the TUC and others about an influx of illegal PPE being brought into the UK by unscrupulous importers. Such PPE is putting lives at risk, either because the products were made for use in countries outside Europe that have lower standards, or because they are imitations. Technical director at JSP, Matthew Judson discusses the issues surrounding counterfeit PPE and explains how the company is innovating to outlaw these products from the UK market.
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.
Machine guards can only provide protection if they are properly designed, manufactured, installed and remain in position but the requirements in this area can be confusing and are often misinterpreted. Jeremy Procter offers some clarification.
A safety evacuation plan, supported by a regular evacuation drill, ensures you can get your employees out fast and safely if things go wrong. When an entire office building or production plant goes dark, highly visible safety signage, like photoluminescent signs and markers, increases your chances of getting everybody out without injuries.
Oxygen regulator fires fortunately do not occur frequently in the welding industry, but when they happen, the damage to property and personnel can be devastating. Regulator burnout can happen to the most experienced welder if proper safety practices are not followed.
Since Honeywell Safety Products acquired Sperian just over three years ago the PPE giant has been relatively quiet. Honeywell Safety Products’ Sach Sankpal says that’s because they’ve been busy finding out exactly what their customers want and tailoring their offering accordingly. Georgina Bisby met up with Sach at this year’s A+A Exhibition where he explained that what the average time-poor safety manager really wants is some time back on their calendar.
When event manager and noise consultant Chris Selkirk goes on to a Festival site for the first time, in his own words, he is looking for a “win-win-win” scenario on noise measurement and compliance.
The proliferation of smartphones and tablets has had a significant impact on the way we work, with the management of health and safety being no exception. Health & Safety Matters talks to safety APP specialist Seeable Safety, a sister company of the Severn Partnership, who says their APPs are transforming the way risk is communicated.
Making a business case for investing in health and safety is an area where health and safety professionals skills sometimes fall short. Richard Byrne suggests that if suppliers of safety products and services placed a greater emphasis on supporting professionals make the business case, it could be mutually beneficial.
Samantha Johnson discusses why creating the right company culture is key to the effective management of health and safety.
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