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BSIF announces new members

Since the beginning of the year, the BSIF has seen a growth in membership from specialist suppliers of equipment and expert providers of training to the safety and health market.

Testing times

Paul Powles explains how developments in testing methods are making it easier for employers to establish a robust drugs and alcohol policy.

The availability of low cost sensors is revolutionising the way we interact with our environment; the average citizen now has the ability to measure and monitor their climate at a level that would once have been the preserve of technical experts. Companies must therefore wise up to the potential of sensors for monitoring the occupational environment or their workers will beat them to it. This was the message from John Cherrie at the BOHS annual conference, reports Health & Safety Matters.

Making a noise about hearing damage

Sally Clayton offers some guidance on how to eliminate Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in the workplace

When should PPE be replaced?

Even the best quality PPE will degrade over time and need to be renewed, so when should employees have their safety equipment and clothing replaced? Tony Skelton offers some pointers.

Keep your head

As understanding and awareness of the potentially serious long-term impact of head injuries increases, Matthew Judson highlights some of the latest research on the subject and discusses the importance of taking time to select the most appropriate head protection.

Managing fire in manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities are highly vulnerable to fire; flammable materials, multiple sources of ignition and malfunctioning machinery parts can all be a cause. Ali Aleali Ali discusses some common causes of fires in manufacturing facilities and suggests how firms can effectively manage the threat.

Don’t let your fire safety budget go up in smoke

A district council in West Sussex is set to save £20,000 from its fire safety budget over the next ten years through the adoption of service free fire extinguishers. Harry Dewick-Eisele explains why developments in fire extinguisher technology could make fire extinguisher servicing a thing of the past.

Managing human failure

Rob Burgon, workplace safety manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), discusses how an individual’s behaviour can affect health and safety in the workplace.

A risky business

Stephen Belcher discusses the health and safety risks involved in an industrial cleaning systems and suggests how these can be managed through the provision of suitable products.

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