No more, stinky, soggy socks
Scruffs says its range of Gore-Tex footwear with new Micro-Fresh technology prevents the growth and spread of harmful bacteria by 99%, and is free of restricted substances, which ensures it’s kind to sensitive skin.
Scruffs says its range of Gore-Tex footwear with new Micro-Fresh technology prevents the growth and spread of harmful bacteria by 99%, and is free of restricted substances, which ensures it’s kind to sensitive skin.
ANSI Z358.1-2009 establishes universal minimum performance and use requirements for Emergency Eyewash & Drench Shower equipment used for the treatment of the eyes, face, and/or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials and/or chemicals.
Hands and fingers are the second most common type of injury occurring in the workplace. Selecting the most appropriate hand protection will help safeguard your employees against unavoidable hazards and support your organization’s steps towards improved health and safety practices.
Dickies recently launched the Fallx Suit at SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen for those working at height and in confined and tight spaces.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive 89/686/EEC, which is more than 20 years old, is being updated to reflect the new technologies that are now employed in bringing PPE to market.
Redbacks Cushioning claims that its non-foam based, pocketed safety kneepad – which maintains its maximum cushioning effect throughout consecutive or prolonged use – “can help prevent up to 6 months down time and subsequent loss of earnings through knee injury in the workplace”.
In its work as a European Notified Body for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Satra certifies most types of clothing that are designed and manufactured to afford protection to people who work in different indoor and outdoor work environments. Satra’s Mark Gamble provides an overview of high visibility PPE.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a cornerstone of health and safety in the work place – but did you know that certain PPE, specifically safety gloves, should undergo certain testing procedures to make sure they are absolutely fit for purpose? Franz Lorenschitz, marketing manager at TraffiGlove, analyses the importance of PPE and why EN 388 Standard testing is vital to a safety glove’s reliability.
Smart Solutions, a specialist outsource and managed service labour provider to the municipal collections sector, works closely with PK Safety UK to ensure that workers are protected with the most suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Poundworld has been fined £63,000 for selling High-Vis jackets which carried the logo ‘Be safe – be seen’ despite not actually being reflective.
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