newsDerbyshire Police prosecuted for failing to protect officers
DERBYSHIRE POLICE has been fined £60k after several of its officers were injured when a riot training exercise went wrong.
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newsHard hat businesses urged to prioritise mental health
PIRTEK UK & Ireland is encouraging businesses in hard hat sectors to put mental health at the centre of their plans for 2026.
articleIn the spotlight with Alan Murray
AS ALAN Murray steps into his new role as executive chairman of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), we put him in the spotlight to explore his long and influential career in the health and safety industry, his reflections on the challenges ahead, and his hopes for the future of the sector.
newsMips acquires KOROYD
HELMET-BASED safety company Mips has signed an agreement to acquire KOROYD. The merger combines the knowledge of two innovation-driven companies, dedicated to advancing protection for consumers and professional users.
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.
newsMale-fit PPE leaves UK women unsafe
TENS OF thousands of women across the UK feel unsafe, embarrassed and scared at work because they are forced to wear Personal Protective Equipment designed for men’s bodies.
productShowcasing garment technologies
GORE-TEX Brand sales associates for garments and footwear will be once again exhibiting at HSM Live Scotland this year to showcase the newest technologies and engage with industry peers and end users.
articleSpotlight on health and safety at RS Connect 2025
We sat down with Neil Griffiths to find out why health and safety (H&S) professionals won’t want to miss this year’s RS CONNECT, the flagship annual event from RS UK&I, which returns this November with its biggest and most ambitious programme yet.
articleHSM Live Scotland: Now in Glasgow!
Now in its third year, Health & Safety Matters Live Scotland takes place on 27 November at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. We speak with Christine Knapp to discover what’s in store for this year’s event — including the exciting move to the new venue.
articleDouble danger
While the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.
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