newsMasks and ventilation are vital, says RCN
THE ROYAL College of Nursing (RCN) has written to the Prime Minister demanding support and protection for health and care staff when Covid-19 rules are loosened next week.
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productTruly portable fit testing has arrived with QuantiFit2
HAVE YOU seen QuantiFit2 from OHD yet, the latest version of the revolutionary mask-fit tester? Using patented controlled negative pressure (CNP) technology, the new system is packed with improved features.
productA real-time look at the fit of a respirator
THE PORTACOUNT Respirator Fit Tester is a quantitative respirator fit tester that is able to fit test any type or brand of respirators.
newsBetter protection for outdoor workers needed, says BSC
AIR POLLUTION – which can cause and exacerbate lung cancer and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma – is now the largest environmental health risk in the UK, greater than obesity and smoking.
news£22k fine for asbestos exposure
POWER LINK Machines (UK) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was informed the company was using gaskets within its generator sets that contained asbestos.
articleDust danger
The health effects of dust should not be over-looked and it is one of the most prevalent forms of contamination encountered in the workplace. Kurt Greenall explores the dangers of this hazard and the decontamination options.
newsPrevent asbestos exposure, urges charity
AHEAD OF Action Mesothelioma Day, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) asks a question: what can you do to prevent lives being ruined by exposure to asbestos?
productWorldwide delivery
THE IMPORTANCE of having secure, reliable supply chains was truly highlighted to the world this year, and ION Science says it understands these challenges and works closely with its global network of distributors and technical offices.
productParticulate monitoring just got personal
DEATH AND disease caused by harmful dust is the single biggest health and safety issue today. This is why Pulsar Instruments decided to add Trolex’s latest personal dust monitoring innovation to its range of products.
productInnovative technology for face-to-face meetings
THE RETURN of office workers presents a new challenge to businesses seeking to protect their staff and visitors from the risks posed by SARS-CoV-2, its variants, and other microbiological hazards.
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