newsHSE cracks down on dust
HSE INSPECTORS across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.
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newsCIEH welcomes Welsh Government’s mask-wearing decision
THE CHARTERED Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the decision from the Welsh Government to maintain the legal requirement for mask-wearing for the foreseeable future.
newsMasks and ventilation are vital, says RCN
THE ROYAL College of Nursing (RCN) has written to the Prime Minister demanding support and protection for health and care staff when Covid-19 rules are loosened next week.
productAir helmet provides heavy-duty protection
ESAB LAUNCHED its new Savage A40 Air with Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) technology.
articleThe Covid effect
Having spent many years in the respiratory protection equipment (RPE) industry, Fred Chartlon draws on his knowledge to provide a history of this life-saving equipment and the effect that Covid has had on manufacturers.
articleThe best fit
The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is on the increase, and with many of us using this type of equipment for the first time, Neil O’Regan takes this opportunity to explain the different options and tells you what you need to know about Fit Testing.
productCleanSpace HALO respirator wins two categories at prestigious Red Dot 2021 Awards
CleanSpace HALO, a reusable powered respirator, designed and manufactured in Australia, has won the ‘design quality’ and ‘innovative approach’ categories at the Red Dot Awards.
productExpand your CE and UKCA knowledge with Pilz
PILZ AUTOMATION Technology has updated one of its well-established training courses, ‘Basis of CE Marking’, to include elements with a focus on UKCA Marking.
newsBSI updates community face coverings standard
NEW COMMUNITY face coverings standard has benefitted from public comments, it has been updated to include new environmental considerations as well as enhanced guidance on labelling, cleaning, fitting, fastening, breathing resistance.
newsFine after chemical spill causes employees’ ill health
THE FABRICATION division of Nasmyth Technologies Limited has been fined after four employees were exposed to hazardous substances that caused significant ill health and time off work as a result.
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