If you’re responsible for ensuring production of the right product, at the right quality, within a specific production schedule, you know that preparation is essential. The lean management of industrial supplies can enhance quality by minimising the risk of defects, delays and unplanned costs, at the same time as having a positive impact on workplace health and safety explains Josh Northcutt.
With the BSIF organising and co-ordinating a wide-range of groups, there are several updates to be shared with HSM readers. One of the first groups we take a look at is the Respiratory Protection Product Group, which was born out of the original Personal Safety Manufacturers Association (PSMA) for manufacturers of specific types of PPE.
Each issue, HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an Occupational Hygienist. This issue we talk to Sarah Leeson, Regional Occupational Hygiene Co-ordinator at ExxonMobil.
Connections provider DragonIS has worked on over 250 major construction projects, connecting in excess of 10,000 houses and apartments to the national grid. During this time the company has only reported one incident to the Health & Safety Executive, under RIDDOR. Drawing on this experience, the company’s CEO Simon Phipps explains what methods and protocols have been introduced to ensure worker safety when handling electricity.
On 17 June, industry leaders and organisations gathered at what was a buzzing Safety & Health Expo, to find out the winners of this year’s BSIF Safety Awards. We caught up with the winners of the BSIF Safety Excellence Award and the Service Award in the afterglow of their successes.
Conor Twomey looks at developments in gas detection technology since the demise of the caged canary.
Replacing bricks and mortar with glass is an increasingly popular method of improving a building’s open space and light but what impact does this have on fire safety? Adrian Gallagher looks at how developments in the design of fire resistant glass is allowing light and space to be brought into buildings while maintaining maximum containment and fire protection.
As the global search for oil, gas and other natural resources reaches increasingly inhospitable environments, contractors must source equipment that can withstand and operate reliably in extreme environmental conditions. Taking the example of safety showers Janet Dickinson looks at some of the environmental factors oil, gas and utility plants need to take into consideration when specifying their safety equipment.
For some construction firms, encouraging employees to comply with PPE regulations can be an uphill struggle. Tony Skelton lookS at how developments in the PPE market are helping to drive compliance in the construction industry.
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