articlePower dressing
Respiratory protective equipment keeps workers safe from toxic substances. Here, Ian Gil-Rodriguez introduces the Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
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articleSizing up the market
Despite a marked increase in general awareness, fundamental misunderstandings remain when it comes to selecting and using appropriate RPE says Louise Charlton.
productDust kills!
JOIN JSP Safety for its Dust Kills! Webinar in support of the HSE’s current campaign to tackle the correct RPE selection in the workplace. The company will also be performing a live face fit test, before and after shaving! Don’t miss out on this free and insightful webinar.
newsHSE supports workers’ health at construction sites
CONSTRUCTION SITES across Great Britain are to be targeted as part of a month-long respiratory health initiative by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
podcastHealth and Safety Matters Podcast – Episode 25
EPISODE 25 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now available and features an interview with NEBOSH COO Dee Arp.
newsHSE safety alert on ear loop masks
SINCE 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.
articleWeather the storm
As the dust starts to settle after a turbulent two years with Covid, Mark Howarth says we need to develop better foresight to ensure we are best prepared to weather the storm.
productMackwell Health demonstrates UV-C innovations at IPC22
MACKWELL HEALTH, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor.
newsHSE inspections target woodworking businesses
VENTILATION, 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.
productAre you sure they’re protected?
RESPIRATORS PROTECT workers from breathable hazards in the workplace. The efficiency of a respirator’s filter material alone does not suffice to counter dangers posed by airborne hazards.
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