articleWorking together
WHEN IT comes to above-the-neck PPE, compatibility is key to ensure they work together to provide effective protection. Louise Charlton provides an insight.
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productHeat and UV safety for outdoor work
IN HOT environments and under high UV exposure, adding sun protection to helmets is essential to help reduce heat stress and protect outdoor workers from harmful ultraviolet rays.
newsReview PPE stock and purchasing processes, urges BSIF
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging organisations across the UK to use January to review their PPE stock and the processes they use to source it, as concerns continue to grow around the safety and compliance of products sold through online marketplaces.
newsMandatory sight tests for drivers over 70 considered
THE ASSOCIATION of Optometrists and The College of Optometrists have welcomed the move that will be the most significant shake-up of driving laws in a decade.
articleWearability is key
As well as ensuring eyewear is compliant, it must also be wearable, as if it doesn’t stay on, it doesn’t protect, says Clair Weston.
webinarThe point of PPE
In this webinar, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) will present “The point of PPE” and it will demonstrate clearly, concisely and convincingly the critical role that good PPE plays in keeping the UK’s workforce safe and healthy.
The webinar will demonstrate the challenge of inadequate PPE being acquired or provided to wearers and the potential risks which that can create. Good well specified and competently sourced PPE saves! It saves lives! When risks can’t be eliminated, PPE is essential, but only if it’s fit for purpose and properly specified.
productThe key to compliance in safety eyewear
DESPITE THE availability of certified safety eyewear, eye injuries remain alarmingly common, often due to ill-fitting, inappropriate eyewear, or eyewear not being worn at all.
productBlue light: Friend or foe?
CLAIR WESTON discusses the importance of understanding the risks and benefits for worker health – and how employers can manage the risks associated with exposure to blue light.
productEnjoy interactive demonstrations at the Health & Safety Event
UVEX IS set to showcase its latest advancements in workplace safety at The Health & Safety Event 2025. With a mission to protect people, the planet, and empower individuals through education, uvex is committed to helping clients create safer workplaces.
newsNeglecting eye health could be costly, experts warn
NEW DATA reveals that almost half of UK employees believe their job poses a risk to their eye health, yet many workplaces are failing to implement adequate safety measures.
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