newsTreasury extends tax cut to PPE costs
THE TEMPORARY scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October – saving care homes and businesses dealing with the coronavirus outbreak £155 million, the government has announced.
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articleSound advice
Noise induced hearing loss is irreparable but avoidable, so it is time to start taking hearing protection seriously, says Peter Dumigan.
newsConcerns raised over face mask shortage
UNITE, THE UK’s construction union, is urging workers not to risk their health if they are not supplied with the correct PPE.
podcastHSM Podcast – Episode 5
THE FIFTH episode of the Health & Safety Matters (HSM) podcast is now available and it features interviews with BSI Group Certification Manager Nathan Shipley and Shawcity Managing Director Neil O’Regan.
productIndustrial helmet visors offer impact protection
JSP’S NEW premium range of high-performance EVOGuard Industrial Helmet Visors offer ‘A rated’ high energy impact protection (190m/s) when fitted to JSP’s Evolution range of safety helmets.
productV12 supporting women in engineering
SAFETY FOOTWEAR manufacturer V12 Footwear has shown its supporting women in engineering by sponsoring International Women In Engineering Day (INWED), which took place on the 23 June 2020.
newsGuidance issued on repurposing non-compliant PPE
THE OFFICE of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued new guidance for the repurposing of non-compliant PPE and medical devices.
newsFeedback needed on state of PPE market
HSM IS conducting a survey seeking views and opinions about PPE regulation, procurement and innovation – especially in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic.
productSurvey reveals dangers for outdoor workers
Despite growing awareness of the risk of unprotected UV exposure, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world.
productVital ID – Helping fight COVID-19 in the workplace
In these times of COVID-19, Worker Emergency ID is more important than ever. For the price of a cup of coffee, you too can help protect your team and improve risk management in the workplace.
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