articleRespirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.
productIN THE UK, workers required to wear respiratory protection are also required to pass an annual respirator fit test.
productBabcock’s Rosyth site is the first UK user of Meiko’s cleaning and disinfection machine for respiratory protective equipment.
productThe Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and Building Mental Health have joined forces with Safer Highways and announced today the first major benchmarking exercise to understand where our industry lies in its Road to Wellbeing.
productPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been a hot topic over the last few months as the shortages and difficulties in procuring products have been felt across all industries that would regular use them for protecting their workforce.
productIn some jobs, it simply isn’t possible to remain socially distant from others.
newsTHE TEMPORARY scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October – saving care homes and businesses dealing with the coronavirus outbreak £155 million, the government has announced.
newsTHE OFFICE of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued new guidance for the repurposing of non-compliant PPE and medical devices.
newsHSM IS conducting a survey seeking views and opinions about PPE regulation, procurement and innovation – especially in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
productMaintaining your PPE is important and you can prolong the lifespan of your products by following manufacturers cleaning instructions. It not only increases hygiene levels but reduces costs and is more sustainable. JSP has produced a video and poster to raise awareness for industrial workforces and to help improve product lifespan.
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