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Moving forwards

WHEN IT comes to footwear selection for work, the needs of the task in hand and the wearer needs to be considered. Tom Harper explores the advances in this vital protection.

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Wearability is key

As well as ensuring eyewear is compliant, it must also be wearable, as if it doesn’t stay on, it doesn’t protect, says Clair Weston.

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Hear today, hear tomorrow

NOISE DOES not have to be loud to cause damage. Louise Charlton explains the risks of noise exposure and the solutions to prevent long term hearing damage.

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Fabric of safety

Workers at risk of injury from an electric arc must have suitable protection. Sean Wood provides an insight into the methods for quantifying arc flash risks and guidance on when each method should be used.

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Helping hands

Hanneke Simons explores the new challenges in the selection of cut resistant hand protection.

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Sound advice

With recent changes in the world of hearing protection, Paul Spooner explains how the revised EN 352 impacts hearing protection purchases.

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Back to basics

What do health and safety professionals really need to know when it comes to RPE? Ian Kelsall takes things back to basics with the aim of improving understanding and confidence.

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Dressed for safety

Today’s modern workforce needs and deserves workwear that stands up to the demands of the job. Simon Allan-Brooks looks at the benefits of selecting the right workwear for the task at hand.

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Consider the risks

Consider the risks your workers face very carefully and give equal consideration to the selection of PPE, says Alan Murray.

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