Layering for protection
AS EXTREME weather conditions expose outdoor workers to invisible cold-related dangers, Anna West explains why adaptable layering systems are becoming essential.
AS EXTREME weather conditions expose outdoor workers to invisible cold-related dangers, Anna West explains why adaptable layering systems are becoming essential.
THIS MONTH, we put the spotlight on Nick Murray — whose journey from the Royal Navy to sales director at Guardsman has been shaped by decades in the PPE industry. Driven by a lifelong instinct to protect others, Nick reflects on the career choices, chance opportunities and enduring values that led him into workplace safety.
Health & Safety Matters interviews KASK Safety Business Development Manager Bart Declerck about what the industry’s hottest topics and what’s next for the head protection industry.
JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at HSM Live Coventry on 1 July 2026. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offers fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.
‘WEARABILITY’ ISN’T prohibited to just comfort when it comes to safety footwear. In the modern workplace, customers also want a product which ticks the box aesthetically, alongside providing that crucial, everyday protection.
TILSATEC HAS announced that its COMFORT+ glove range will soon be available in new vend-ready FSC-certified packaging, designed to support easier loading into vending machines while reducing environmental impact.
AS SUSTAINABILITY moves from aspiration to obligation, organisations across construction, manufacturing, logistics and beyond are being challenged to rethink how they source and specify personal protective equipment (PPE).
HSM MAGAZINE is inviting readers to take part in the PPE Insight Survey 2026, helping to shape discussion around PPE regulation, procurement and innovation across the sector.
WEARING THE wrong gloves when handling chemicals can have serious consequences, from immediate risks such as burns and skin irritation to long-term health conditions. Despite this, many workers continue to rely on gloves that are not suited to the substances or tasks they encounter. Clair Weston explains how a new solution is helping to close this gap.
BSIF RELEASES social media video to combat unsafe PPE being promoted in the UK.
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