newsDirector faces manslaughter charge for construction worker’s death
The Director of a concrete subcontractor is facing a gross negligence manslaughter charge after a construction worker died during work on Hampshire Cricket Club’s ground.
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productFrom the CEO’s desk
Each year up to 40,000 new cases of dermatitis are diagnosed and thousands of people have to live with the pain and discomfort.
articlePPE will save lives if correctly selected and used
David Lummis provides advice on the correct selection, maintenance and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
productStop work-related skin disease: it’s in your hands
David Lummis discusses the BSIF’s commitment to reducing the incidence of
work-related dermatitis
articleStandards are slipping
Frank Angear, general manager at the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), looks at the consequences of incorrectly drafted standards.
articleFrom the CEO’s desk
Some of you may have seen the BBC comedy series ‘The Wright Way’ which is supposed to be mocking the health & safety culture of the UK. However, reviews of the show reflect the humour and content to be particularly poor, along with low viewing figures. With all this in mind, it’s probably making people realise the true worth of health & safety in protecting everyone’s wellbeing…
articleUpdate on the revision to the PPE Directive
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive is a fundamental piece of European legislation relating to occupational safety throughout Europe. The Directive is currently under review and the revised version is likely to come into effect fully by the end of 2016.
articleIs your respirator really protecting you?
Recent statistics released from the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme for face fit testers have highlighted serious concerns about the competency of RPE face fit testers, explains the BSIF
articleTackling worker fatigue
Tiredness, particularly as a result of sleep deprivation is becoming so common that the (US) Centres for Disease Control said last year that it is becoming “a public health epidemic.” Marcus de Guingand looks at the impact of fatigue in the workplace and offers some pointers on how to manage the issue
newsLatest news from the BSIF
This month, the BSIF has news of a new award for CEOs, an update on its submission on the HSE Triennial Review and is bidding farewell to the HSE’s Geoffrey Podger.
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