productFall arrest coverall
Dickies recently launched the Fallx Suit at SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen for those working at height and in confined and tight spaces.
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newsPPE regulations set to change
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive 89/686/EEC, which is more than 20 years old, is being updated to reflect the new technologies that are now employed in bringing PPE to market.
productKnee pads prevent costly injuries
Redbacks Cushioning claims that its non-foam based, pocketed safety kneepad – which maintains its maximum cushioning effect throughout consecutive or prolonged use – “can help prevent up to 6 months down time and subsequent loss of earnings through knee injury in the workplace”.
productGloves protects Dubai workforce
Torishima Pumps, of Osaka, Japan, manufactures centrifugal pumps for a range of applications and is the parent company for Dubai based Torishima Service Solutions.
articleHigh visibility safety
In its work as a European Notified Body for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Satra certifies most types of clothing that are designed and manufactured to afford protection to people who work in different indoor and outdoor work environments. Satra’s Mark Gamble provides an overview of high visibility PPE.
articlePalming off false economy
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a cornerstone of health and safety in the work place – but did you know that certain PPE, specifically safety gloves, should undergo certain testing procedures to make sure they are absolutely fit for purpose? Franz Lorenschitz, marketing manager at TraffiGlove, analyses the importance of PPE and why EN 388 Standard testing is vital to a safety glove’s reliability.
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.
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.
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