newsConcerns raised over face mask shortage
UNITE, THE UK’s construction union, is urging workers not to risk their health if they are not supplied with the correct PPE.
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newsGuidance issued on repurposing non-compliant PPE
THE OFFICE of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued new guidance for the repurposing of non-compliant PPE and medical devices.
newsFeedback needed on state of PPE market
HSM IS conducting a survey seeking views and opinions about PPE regulation, procurement and innovation – especially in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
newsBOHS releases paper on use of face coverings
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection with a long history of providing scientific guidance on workplace health exposures, is releasing a paper on the use of face coverings in the workplace.
productVideo: Prolong the life of reusable half-masks
Maintaining 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.
productHelmet mounted cough guard
With construction companies back to work and social distancing measures in place, JSP has developed the new helmet mounted cough guard, an easy to fit screen which provides an extra layer of secondary protection against droplets and aerosols.
productCost effective sulphur hexafluoride leak detector
ION Science, a leading manufacturer of high performance gas detection instrumentation for global occupational health and environmental monitoring applications – has launched the portable SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) LEAKMATE leak detector.
newsHSE safety alert issued against KN95 facemask
The HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning against the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
blogFit2Fit and Face Fitting
Alan Murray, CEO, BSIF, warns that a strategic approach to face fitting is essential as the UK emerges from the COVID-19 crisis.
productIST (UK) offers Steribase UV clean air solutions for a safer workplace
Industrial companies and businesses seeking to make their workplace safer during the current COVID-19 crisis should consider installing a Steribase air cleaning system now being provided by IST METZ in co-operation with Virobuster.
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