productAT HILLHEAD 2026, taking place from 23–25 June, Dräger, a global leader in medical and safety technology, will showcase its range of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), highlighting advanced respiratory protection solutions designed to safeguard construction and quarrying workers from hazardous dust, particles, gases and vapours.
productWORKPLACE SAFETY challenges are evolving. From hazardous atmospheres and confined spaces to lone working and complex contractor environments, organisations across every sector face growing pressure to protect their people — not just reactively, but in real time.
newsA SHIP’S engineer suffered serious cold burns after Shell UK’s flawed safety procedures led to a violent release of liquid propane during loading operations at a Firth of Forth marine terminal, a Health and Safety Executive investigation has found.
articleTHE KEY steps involved in building an effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE) programme are explored by Adele Gracen, from selecting the correct RPE to ensuring proper training, maintenance, and long-term protection for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
productIN HIGH-risk industrial environments, safety depends on visibility. Organisations need to know where workers are, understand the conditions they face and respond quickly when incidents occur.
productCASELLA HAS announced its latest schedule of training webinars for environmental and workplace monitoring.
webinarAirborne hazardous substances are a critical focus of occupational health and safety, yet aerosol science and measurement technologies can be highly specialised and technically complex. For occupational hygienists and safety professionals responsible for managing a wide range of workplace risks, gaining a practical understanding of dust monitoring methods is essential, but finding the time to … Understanding Dust Monitoring Technologies
newsTHE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including silicosis, a deadly-but-preventable lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust released during stone cutting.
newsCARDIFF UNIVERSITY has been fined £280,000 after two employees developed occupational asthma because of exposure to animal allergens in the workplace.
productEQUIPMENT REVIEWS are a routine part of managing a respiratory protection programme. But when the question of switching platforms arises, it is worth considering what the decision is really based on — and what the long-term operational impact could be.
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