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Making Sense of the New Industrial & Electrical Helmet Standards

In what is arguably the most significant update to industrial head protection in decades, the current standard for Industrial Safety Helmets in EU and the UK EN 397:2012+A1:2012 is set to be replaced by EN 397:2025, alongside updates to the electrical insulation helmet standard (EN 50365). The new standards introduce defined helmet Types, enhanced compatibility testing, and clearer performance requirements—improving … Making Sense of the New Industrial & Electrical Helmet Standards

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Veterans warn of cold injury risk

CONDITIONS THAT damaged thousands in the armed forces are still present across UK construction, logistics, and outdoor industries.

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Raising standards in safety

THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation will be at HSM Live Leeds with its ‘table of shame’, showcasing non-compliant and unsafe PPE found on sale in the UK. Visit their stand to learn how to ensure you’re sourcing safe, compliant products.

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Powering protection

ARC FLASH incidents pose a serious risk in high-hazard electrical environments. In this article, Tranemo Advanced Workwear has a conversation with ABB discussing the vital role of specialist PPE in protecting workers and managing electrical safety risks.

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Work smarter

SAFETY FOOTWEAR has long been a passive line of defence — tough, reliable, and built to shield. But a new generation is emerging from labs and testing houses worldwide, redefining what work boots can do. Smarter, lighter and more advanced than ever, this isn’t sci-fi — it’s the future of protection says Matthew Roberts.

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Protect what matters – February 26

BETTER MONITORING and reporting of contamination risks in food products may have contributed to a perceived rise in occurrences. But the fact is, they are still relatively frequent, and probably more than consumers might expect. Neil Griffiths highlights the importance of standards in light of an increasing number of recalls.