Health & Safety Matters

The 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.

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Maximum protection, minimum compromise

IN HIGH-risk environments where hand protection is non-negotiable, the Lacuna NS cut-resistant safety glove stands out as a trusted ally for professionals.

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Understanding the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard: BS 8681

THE 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.

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Recall exposes substandard PPE crisis

THE 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.

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Hazmat suit donning and doffing

LAKELAND INDUSTRIES explains the essential do’s and don’ts for chemical safety.

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Carbon neutral products that don’t cost the Earth

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL and Governance (ESG) is a key consideration now for all businesses across a variety of sectors.

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Keep staff safe in the heatwave, urges TUC

WITH 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.

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Take part in HSM’s 2025 PPE survey

HEALTH 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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Protective body armour for high-security prison officers

FRONTLINE PRISON officers working in the highest risk areas of the prison estate will be issued protective body armour under swift Government action to improve their safety, the Lord Chancellor announced.

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BSIF appeals for real-life PPE stories

THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is calling on workers across the UK to share their real-life experiences of how Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has saved them from serious injury, or even death, while on the job.

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