newsTHE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging buyers and wearers of PPE to review their PPE stock and replace old and damaged items after a member survey showed outdated and poorly maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) is in use across UK workplaces.
articleWE ALL know that ‘PPE Saves Lives’ and a Health and Safety Matters’ webinar with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), took the audience through a range of examples of products that clearly do not provide the protection expected. Kelly Rose provides a summary.
articleIt is my great pleasure to once again welcome you all to the 2025, BSIF Guide to the UK Safety and Health Industry. The Guide is published annually to keep you up to date on industry developments and to provide a helpful reference book, including sections where you will find capable suppliers and quality products in the PPE and Safety market. The Guide is also a very useful, practical source of information and advice for employers and duty holders in keeping people safe and healthy at work.
articleMartin Lill looks at how (not to) select hazmat clothing for protection against toxic chemicals and explains the common errors in the selection of chemical protective clothing.
articleYOUR PPE is only effective if it is suitable, used and stored correctly. Make sure you take the risk out of specifiying PPE by using the following checklist.
articleWhen it comes to above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — such as helmets, eye protection, respiratory masks, and earplugs — providing compatible, well-fitting PPE that can be worn comfortably together and takes into consideration individual needs can make a significant difference in compliance, safety outcomes, and overall worker morale, explains Clair Weston,
articleALAN MURRAY discusses the ongoing issue of substandard PPE and safety products in the UK, provides an update on the work of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier (RSS) Scheme, and outlines what’s in store for 2025.
productTHE OCCUPATIONAL Safety & Health Forum is the ultimate networking event for occupational health professionals and industry suppliers. Set to take place on 5 February 2025 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, this event is tailored to foster meaningful connections and showcase innovative solutions in occupational health and safety.
productTHE ARGUMENT that there’s a requirement for PPE that meets the needs of a diverse workforce is not a hard one to make; people are safer when they have the right PPE that’s correct for their body type, in the specific environment in which they are working.
productPROTECTIVE CLOTHING company BitePRO has launched STRONGTEX, a new specialised range of advanced anti-ligature clothing.
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