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Is there a killer in your warehouse?

Peter Harvey, chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association discusses the dangers of forklift trucks and explains what the FLTA is doing to address them.

How compatible is your PPE?

Across various industries, workers are exposed to a number of hazards and health risks, often simultaneously. Employers must identify and address the hazards that staff face on a day-to-day basis and consider whether different Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items are compatible, before a purchasing decision is made, says Jim Lilley.

Are we ready for a pandemic?

The current Ebola emergency may not present a direct threat to the UK public but if, or when, a similar disease does break out on these shores we need to be sure that our front-line workers have the protection they need, explains Ian Samson.

It’s all in the mind

Former police officer turned road safety expert and Cardinus advanced driving instructor John Davidge reveals the best way to break the bad habits of business drivers.

Selecting the right RPE

Robert Atkinson discusses some of the complexities of RPE selection and explains how an interactive respiratory protection tool developed by the HSE and the Scottish Centre for the Healthy Working lives can help.

Focused on fleet safety

Health and safety dominates every aspect of Speedy’s business and its fleet is no exception; the tool and equipment hire company has achieved widespread recognition for its commitment to ensuring that employees and members of the public are safe while out on the road. Mark Woodworth explains more.

Demystifying fit check vs fit test

Evidence suggests that confusion between ‘fit testing’ and ‘fit checking’ Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) is not uncommon. Alan McArthur seeks to provide some clarity.

Home is where the noise is

They say home is where the heart is, but summer and autumn see more people taking part in activities both inside and outside the home – activities that can be noisy and potentially damaging to your hearing. Franz-Josef Nuelle, regional product general manager for Hearing in EMEAI at Honeywell Safety Products provides an insight into noise awareness.

Reducing hand-held risks

Rob Burgon, workplace safety manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), discusses the dangers of hand-arm vibration syndrome.

How safety sign savvy is your workplace?

Everyone knows Health & Safety policy is essential in the workplace, but how often do you think about your safety signage and the job it does within your premises, asks Paul Kantecki, managing director of safety sign specialists, Spectrum Industrial.

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