articleThanks to advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) and growing awareness of workplace hazards, today’s workers enjoy greater protection than ever before. However, there’s no room for complacency. This annual PPE survey reveals the insights and opinions of the most important voices—the wearers and buyers of this essential protection. Kelly Rose reports.
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webinarIn 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.
productIN HIGH-risk environments where hand protection is non-negotiable, the Lacuna NS cut-resistant safety glove stands out as a trusted ally for professionals.
newsTHE BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) has unveiled an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, which outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts.
newsTHE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has warned that a recent recall of safety shoes sold via TikTok highlights the alarmingly wide availability of substandard personal protective equipment (PPE) in the UK market.
productLAKELAND INDUSTRIES explains the essential do’s and don’ts for chemical safety.
productENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL and Governance (ESG) is a key consideration now for all businesses across a variety of sectors.
newsWITH BRITAIN facing the first widespread heatwave this summer, the TUC is calling on employers to make sure their staff are protected from the sun and heat.
newsHEALTH AND Safety Matters is conducting a survey seeking views and opinions about PPE and the results will be published in our 2025 PPE Insight Guide, which is published later this year.
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