newsIncorrect eye protection lands building company in court
A building company has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered permanent injury to his eye from lack of correct protection.
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productSoftshells for all seasons
HB Protective Clothing has launched another multi-standard flame-retardant HI-VISION softshell jacket, coloured in fluorescent orange/navy.
productPPE partnership protects workers
Smart Solutions, a specialist outsource and managed service labour provider to the municipal collections sector, works closely with PK Safety UK to ensure that workers are protected with the most suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
productBright workwear solutions
Danish workwear manufacturer F. Engel has introduced a range of high visibility safety workwear in accordance with the new International and European standardisation EN ISO 20 471.
productWelding equipment guide
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced a new welding helmet and air unit selection guide poster, which is available free of charge.
articleThe footwear false economy
As further cuts hit the public sectors such as the fire, emergency and police services, equipment procurement teams are being put under pressure to implement severe cost savings measures. Simon Ash, the UK sales manager for HAIX asks if these measures putting workers at risk and if cheaper is always better.
newsPoundworld fined for selling fake High-Vis
Poundworld has been fined £63,000 for selling High-Vis jackets which carried the logo ‘Be safe – be seen’ despite not actually being reflective.
productTop results at show
This year’s A+A trade show in Dusseldorf was a success for Centurion Safety Products. According to the company, its Nexus safety helmet stole the show with its modular design and futuristic styling.
newsBSIF responds to Poundworld judgement
The BSIF has questioned whether discount retailers should be selling PPE in the first place after Poundworld was fined £63,000 for selling non reflective hi-vis vests.
productComfortable microfibre glove
A new protective glove, the Showa 381 from Globus, is designed to offer increased comfort as well as protection for workers carrying out a variety of tasks.
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