newsSINCE THE start of the Covid 19 pandemic and the PPE crisis we have seen FFP masks with “ear loops” being placed on the UK market. It has been apparent for a considerable time that there was significant concern over their ability to provide an adequate seal and to protect the wearer.
newsVENTILATION, PROTECTIVE equipment and appropriate guarding are some of the measures businesses should consider as Britain’s workplace regulator is carrying out inspections to protect the respiratory health of workers.
productSHAWCITY IS delighted to announce the launch of QuantiFit2 from OHD. The latest version of the revolutionary mask-fit tester, which uses patented controlled negative pressure (CNP) technology, is packed with improved features.
productLIGHTWEIGHT FABRIC face masks for all-day wear and treated with a permanent antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal technology have been launched by Meryl Medical.
productArco Professional Safety Services has officially opened a new Safety Centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
newsNEW DATA published by NHS England last week shows the number of hospital staff off work due to COVID-19 rose by almost 60% in the most recent week and has more than trebled in a month to nearly 40,000 staff in a single day.
newsSIEMENS, WORKING in conjunction with Brammer Buck & Hickman, has donated protective facemasks to two overseas charities.
productSCHMERSAL GROUP has developed a particle-filtering half-face mask without exhalation valve. The reusable SPM100 respiratory protection mask satisfies the requirements of EN 149:2001+A1+2009 FFP2 and is available now for delivery. The mask is designed to reliably protect from solid and liquid aerosols.
productVIRACOAT LIMITED’S 3 Ply Type 2R Surgical Face Mask, FFP2 Respirator Mask and FFP3 Respirator mask, a new range of antiviral and antimicrobial personal protective equipment (PPE) masks, are to be manufactured at Sudbury, Suffolk in a joint venture with The MEL Group.
newsJOIN JSP Safety on 26 November 2021 at 10.30am for a webinar dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of RPE.
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