From the CEO’s desk
The start of the New Year gives us all a chance to review our actions and activities and this is particularly relevant in the safety world.
The start of the New Year gives us all a chance to review our actions and activities and this is particularly relevant in the safety world.
It can be said that a lot of us take safety equipment and the fact that it will perform to its fullest, saving injury or death, for granted. But, how can we be certain that another ‘horse meat’ scandal won’t develop in the health and safety world?
The BSIF has been made aware that counterfeit and sub-standard safety helmets believed to be of Asian origin and marked under the brand name ‘Burly’ and ‘MkII’ have found their way onto the international market.
Approximately two in three accidents at work are caused by the non or inappropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The deadline for the BSIF Safety Awards has now passed and the BSIF received a steady stream of entries all hoping to have their chance to win one of these prestigious awards.
The ‘Best Practice in Spill Prevention in The Waste Management Industry’ is now available to download for free from www.bsif.co.uk.
‘Construction Spill Prevention Matters’ is a free e-report commissioned by the BSIF and the EA, which discusses the challenges faced in preventing spills, environmental hazards and the cost implications of such issues occurring.
Last month the winners of the BSIF Safety Awards, proudly sponsored by 3M, were revealed at this year’s Safety & Health Expo at NEC Birmingham.
The winners have been revealed at this year’s Safety & Health Expo at the NEC Birmingham.
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