news82% of non-member PPE failed 2025 BSIF tests
NEW MARKET surveillance data highlights widespread failures in PPE performance, certification, and documentation.
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newsEmployers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline
A POLL of 276 HR, health and safety and compliance professionals has found that just under a third (29%) of organisations have committed to publishing a menopause action plan in 2026 or 2027, while most remain uncertain or unprepared.
articleTalking safety with Sarah McLaughlin
IN THE first of our Women in Safety features, Sarah McLaughlin reflects on how she entered the profession, the realities of progressing within it, and the professional lessons that continue to inform her work today.
articleLessons in safety
AS TERRORISM becomes a credible risk for workplaces and public spaces alike, the OSH profession is being challenged to think beyond accidental harm. Matt Powell-Howard explains why counter-terrorism preparedness is a logical and necessary extension of occupational safety and health practice.
articleIn the spotlight with Ian Cooke
THIS MONTH we put Ian Cooke in the spotlight to find out how he got into the health and safety industry and how he is settling into his new role at the British Safety Council.
articleHitting the Net Zero target
JENNIFER XHUFI looks at how regulation, buyer expectations, and Net Zero targets are changing the PPE sector, and what that means for how gloves are designed and manufactured.
productShawcity strengthens fixed gas detection services
SHAWCITY LIMITED, one of the UK’s longest-established workplace gas detection specialists, has announced major developments within its fixed gas detection division, strengthening its ability to support customers across the UK and Ireland.
productWonder Grip reveals brand ambassador
DURING NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week, Wonder Grip has announced the appointment of Ian Hodgkinson – widely known as ‘The Hod’ – as its new brand ambassador.
productCLEAN achieves Silver EcoVadis rating
CLEAN HAS earned a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15% of global textile services providers, with a score of 73 out of 100 (88th percentile).
productBenefits of partnerships with trusted suppliers
SEEKING PARTNERSHIPS with trusted suppliers of safety and PPE products will help protect organisations from procuring fake or substandard products, says RS. This is amid growing cases of fake authentication certificates being supplied, as reported by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).
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