productTraining is an essential part of the mix when it comes to protecting those working at height, but one that is often overlooked, especially when time is tight or regular access is needed to a site. The BSIF sets out the key training considerations that need to be taken into account when planning work at height.
articleWith the BSIF organising and co-ordinating a wide-range of groups, there are several updates to be shared with HSM readers. One of the first groups we take a look at is the Respiratory Protection Product Group, which was born out of the original Personal Safety Manufacturers Association (PSMA) for manufacturers of specific types of PPE.
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product2014 saw a step change as the UK national Safety and Health Expo was held for the first time at ExCEL in London bringing our market place to the capital for the first time in a generation.
articleOn 17 June, industry leaders and organisations gathered at what was a buzzing Safety & Health Expo, to find out the winners of this year’s BSIF Safety Awards. We caught up with the winners of the BSIF Safety Excellence Award and the Service Award in the afterglow of their successes.
articleShirley Frost of the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) discusses the findings of a recent study which demonstrate that subjective fit-checks cannot be used as a substitute for a fit test on filtering facepieces (FFP), often called disposable masks.
productSome years ago the BSIF Skin Protection Product Group turned into a working group to launch the ‘It’s in your Hands’ campaign. The first incarnation of this campaign came from an approach to the BSIF from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), who were concerned over the increasing incidence of work related dermatitis.
productThe summer has seen several published articles and comments on the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act, much as one would expect in the safety trade press. However I think the two most significant pieces on this subject appeared in the Daily Mail and The Sun published on 26th July and 1st August respectively.
productThe BSIF continues to see a surge of growth in membership from specialist suppliers of equipment and accomplished providers of training in the health and safety industry. We are delighted to welcome two of our latest additions: MG Safety and Anderco.
productIn July the BSIF held two regional meetings, one in the north and one in the south of the UK, to allow all members the opportunity to meet with representatives from The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and discuss any concerns or issues they may have with the proposed text of the PPE Regulation.
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