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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.

Keeping a watchful eye

Anyone who thinks eye protection may not be a crucial component of PPE in the workplace should think again.

A day in the life of Kelvin Williams

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 Kelvin Williams, Occupational Hygiene Consultancy.

A step ahead

Stricter legislation in the workplace is increasing the demand for industrial footwear. Coupled with advancing technology and product innovation, shoes and boots can now incorporate safety features into styles that wouldn’t have been considered a few years ago.

Firefighter protection

Chris Shaw talks to marketing manager at DuPont Protection Technologies, Zoltan Nahoczky about the increasing demands being placed on firefighters and their turnout gear.

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