productBSIF urges companies to tackle MSD’s
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is highlighting the major problem of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) as the most common occupational injury…
product
newsWinter driving tips
With the sudden onset of cold weather during this year’s Road Safety Week, Interactive Driving Systems is advising drivers to follow a few simple tips to make their journeys as safe as possible…
productBSIF launches RPE standards guide
The British Safety Industry
Federation (BSIF) has produced a
new user guide to offer clear advice
to respiratory protective equipment
(RPE) users, specifiers and
suppliers following a number of
amendments to the standar
productOccupational safety: A time of serious change
David Lummis, CEO of BSIF, considers what impacts Lord Young’s Review into health
& safety may have and highlights that it is still the responsibility of everyone
involved within the industry to protect workers from harm
productFrom the Secretary’s desk
It is clear that the recently published report ‘Common Sense, Common Safety’ from Lord Young will have a significant effect if it is fully implemented.
productSupport for EU and ISO standards dwindles
Through its members, the BSIF provides considerable support and expertise in the revision of standards by attendance at the relevant meetings.
productDevolved regulations not always helpful
The devolution of the component states within the UK may be a laudable political ambition but if national requirements are devolved so that each country can establish its own version of safety and environment regulations it often results in, at the least, confusion and, at the worst, significant costs on industry.
productStandards news
The BSIF was pleased to learn that the EU Commission has published a mandate for CEN to develop a new standard to replace EN 353-1 [fall arrest products] which had its presumption of conformity withdrawn on safety grounds. The BSIF emphasises that many 353-1 products available in the market are safe and perform adequately.
productIt’s time to take a stand on fake PPE
David Lummis, CEO of The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), considers the impact
fake Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is having on the health and safety marketplace
and highlights positive actions that can be ta
productFrom the CEO’s desk
With the year 2010 behind us and 2011 now in full swing, the eyes and ears of the health and safety industry will continue to fix on the Government as it firms up new plans and procedures to support the advancement of the health and safety industry.
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