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Olympics chief to boost PPE production

PAUL DEIGHTON, London 2012 chief executive, has been appointed by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock to lead the national effort to produce essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline health and social care staff.

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Plan to get PPE where most needed

A UK-wide plan to ensure that critical personal protective equipment (PPE) is delivered to those on the frontline responding to coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published by Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock.

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DPD helps during PPE shortage

PAREL DELIVERY firm DPD has joined forces with 3DCrowd, the community of 3D printer owners who are using their machines to help alleviate the acute shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers.

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BSIF guide to CE documentation

AS DEMAND for PPE increases we are seeing many products being offered for sale in the UK that do not carry the right certification and may even be counterfeit.

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Covid-19:  A case study in why comfort is a safety issue.

The current unprecedented global challenge presented by Covid-19 will almost inevitably mean changes in all our lives that don’t just last the three or four weeks of a ‘lockdown’ but may well be permanent. Undoubtedly there are lessons to be learned and specifically in the safety industry it is another lesson, as if there weren’t already plenty, highlighting that comfort is a safety issue.

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Exploring eyewear

Comfort, fit and aesthetics are all important factors for ensuring employees wear their vital safety eyewear. Jim Lythgow explores the options.

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Focus on safety

The importance of high-quality safety eyewear is well-known, but we are still see ing many eye injuries sustained at work. Here, Clair Weston provides guidance on what’s on offer and how to make a choice.

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Dress to protect

To protect staff, employers need to understand the risks on site. Here, Peter Dumigan gives an insight into the certification of protective wear.

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