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.
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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.
newsHSE collaborates on FFP3 mask re-use research
THE THREAT of COVID means that healthcare workers (HCW) in the NHS and other clinical care settings must wear respiratory protection while treating infected patients for their own protection.
newsDräger opens multi-million pound UK PPE factory
DRAEGER SAFETY UK Ltd, part of The Dräger Group, has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Gateshead, expanding its ongoing commitment to the North East of England.
productHow to choose a mask or respirator
CHOOSING A good mask or respirator is an important and necessary step in staying protected from a range of pollutants and potential health hazards. These guidelines from Eng-Weld will help you choose a suitable mask.
articleImproved protection
Ellie Yakimov looks at how our changed relationship with airborne pathogens brings a new level of protection.
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