Head for safety
Understanding the risks around head injuries in construction is key to preventing head injuries. Chris Tidy explains why.
Understanding the risks around head injuries in construction is key to preventing head injuries. Chris Tidy explains why.
Having the right footwear is one of the measures that can help avoid slips and trips in the workplace. James Abbott explains what you need to know about slip resistant footwear.
A BUILDING firm has been fined after putting workers working at height at risk during the refurbishment of a former warehouse building in London and for breaching a Prohibition Notice.
A BEDFORD furniture retailer has been fined for not having the right insurance.
A CHEMICALS company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas that spread through its factory, yard and surrounding area resulting in staff needing hospital treatment and significant damage to the factory.
Zevaz Wellington boots from Anvil Traction are manufactured from a scientifically designed polymer material combined with the Anvil Traction slip resistant sole.
The Zevaz slip resistant safety Wellington Boot from Anvil Traction is now available.
Slip resistant footwear, regardless of whether or not it has toe protection, is classed as an item of personal protective equipment (PPE) and as such must comply with the PPE directive 89/686/EEC.
Anvil Traction, based in Northamptonshire was launched in 2011 after the directors of the TRIPAL Group identified an increasing demand in the market for a high-quality safety shoe that offered increased protection against slips and falls.
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