newsHuge increase in UK PPE production
HEALTH AND social care workers treating COVID-19 patients have access to an uninterrupted supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the government has confirmed.
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productEcolab to deliver hand sanitiser to the NHS
ECOLAB WILL supply NHS Supply Chain with five million litres of its hand sanitiser, Skinman Soft Protect FF, by the end of 2020.
newsMissed eye tests risk surge in sight loss
THE CHARITY Eye Health UK has warned that missed sight tests and low public awareness of the symptoms of eye disease, risks leading to a surge in avoidable sight loss as well as increases in mental health issues and falls.
newsCharity reminds workers to wear hard hat
CONSTRUCTION SITES without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries. This is why Headway – the brain injury association and leading safety manufacturer Centurion are working together to raise awareness of using and maintaining hard hats while on site.
productHead and eye protection become one
THE EVO®VISTA Helmet is an innovative feature rich helmet incorporating a fully retractable optical class 1 faceshield or overspec within the helmet.
podcastHSM Podcast – Episode 10
THE TENTH episode of the Health & Safety Matters (HSM) podcast is now available and it features interviews with Fire Industry Association CEO Ian Moore and Baloo Health technical director Andy Mee.
articleIn the spotlight with Peter Dumigan
This month we put Peter Dumigan in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and the impact workwear has on wellbeing.
articleBurning issue
Selecting the right fire protective garments for your team is essential, but with so many options out there, Reece Buchner explains some of the standards and regulations you need to be aware of when deciding on the right PPE for your team.
articleSafer highways
Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.
newsSafer grip
Slips and trips are still the biggest workplace danger causing serious injury and can even be fatal. The cost to businesses and lives is immeasurable and could have often been avoided with low-cost measures in place. Charlie Turner looks at how to reduce the risk.
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