newsFour businesses ordered to stop stone work
FOUR COMPANIES have been ordered to stop working with engineered stone as part of a crackdown to protect workers from deadly dust.
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productAdvanced respiratory protection at Hillhead 2026
AT HILLHEAD 2026, taking place from 23–25 June, Dräger, a global leader in medical and safety technology, will showcase its range of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), highlighting advanced respiratory protection solutions designed to safeguard construction and quarrying workers from hazardous dust, particles, gases and vapours.
articleClearing the air
THE KEY steps involved in building an effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE) programme are explored by Adele Gracen, from selecting the correct RPE to ensuring proper training, maintenance, and long-term protection for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
newsUniversity fined after employees develop occupational asthma
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
productKeeping up with change
EQUIPMENT REVIEWS are a routine part of managing a respiratory protection programme. But when the question of switching platforms arises, it is worth considering what the decision is really based on — and what the long-term operational impact could be.
productPreparing for the future of respirator fit testing
CHANGES TO long-term servicing and calibration availability across parts of the respirator fit testing market are encouraging organisations to evaluate future equipment strategies and continuity planning.
articleRethinking safety
A FOCUS on mental health and compliance could form the new frontline of both workplace safety and business profitability, says RS Safety Solutions.
articleHidden danger
DUST EXPOSURE is one of the most common — and most underestimated — risks across industries. Effective monitoring, properly fitted respiratory protection, and robust safety practices are essential to protect workers from long-term respiratory harm, says Victoria Rivers.
productTested, trusted, traceable PPE
JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at The Health & Safety Event 2026. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offers fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.
productBlackline Safety tech deployed at Winter Olympics
WITH MILLIONS gathering in Northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, local emergency response officials have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly.
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