newsFit2Fit success
To date, almost 100 fit-testers have either qualified or are in the process of being assessed…
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newsEN353-1 Safety warning
Some readers may be aware that the EU Commission recently withdrew the presumption of conformity for EN 353-1…
newsQuestions & Answers – Selection of chemical clothing
The BSIF has received several questions to its InfoDesk regarding whether type-4 protective clothing is adequate following the banning in France of a number of products…
newsRegistered Safety Supplier Scheme – recent developments
The BSIF Registered Safety Supplier scheme has met with a significant take-up by manufacturers and distributors of PPE and safety equipment and more are joining on a weekly basis…
productCampaign launched to improve respiratory protection
Aiming to increase awareness of occupational respiratory diseases and how to prevent
them, the BSIF/HSE “Clean Air? – Take Care!” campaign is now officially underway with
lots of free guidance and resources on offer to help
productA bone aching problem: Tackling MSDs in the workplace
Last year an estimated 538,000 UK workers believe they suffered from a musculoskeletal disorder that was caused or made worse by their work; the BSIF highlights the importance of considering MSDs when carrying out a workplace
productFrom the Secretary’s desk
As we look forward to a General Election it is to be hoped that the need to repay the fiscal deficit does not mean less attention to occupational health and safety.
productBSIF at the Safety & Health Expo
In addition to promoting the recently launched ‘Clean Air? – Take Care!’ respiratory protection campaign, the BSIF will be featuring the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme for respiratory fit-testers, details of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier scheme and the ‘It’s in your hands’ campaign to reduce work-related dermatitis
productRegistered Safety Supplier Scheme – developments
The BSIF Registered Safety Supplier scheme, launched in January to support its mission to eliminate counterfeit and illegal products, has met with a significant take-up by manufacturers and distributors of PPE and safety equipment and more are joining on a weekly basis.
productFit2Fit success
Since its launch in January, the Fit2Fit Accreditation scheme, for fit-testers of respiratory protective PPE, has been inundated with enquiries which validates the need for such a scheme.
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