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.
newsThe HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning against the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
newsTHE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) hosted a webinar on the dangers of the significant amount of non compliant PPE is being offered to the market. It has now published answers to all questions asked during the webinar.
newsTHE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection is issuing guidance to its members, following concerns about the increasing amount of fake Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in circulation.
newsTHE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising healthcare workers currently using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) on the importance of ensuring it is fitted correctly. A respirator that is incorrectly fitted will not protect the wearer.
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