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Making Sense of the New Industrial & Electrical Helmet Standards

In what is arguably the most significant update to industrial head protection in decades, the current standard for Industrial Safety Helmets in EU and the UK EN 397:2012+A1:2012 is set to be replaced by EN 397:2025, alongside updates to the electrical insulation helmet standard (EN 50365). The new standards introduce defined helmet Types, enhanced compatibility testing, and clearer performance requirements—improving … Making Sense of the New Industrial & Electrical Helmet Standards

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From slopes to sites

CHRIS ELLERBY looks at how action sports, test pilot technology and materials science are coming together to move head protection technology forward.

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Tested, trusted, traceable PPE

JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at HSM Live in Leeds. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offer fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.

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Working together

WHEN IT comes to above-the-neck PPE, compatibility is key to ensure they work together to provide effective protection. Louise Charlton provides an insight.

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Choose KASK hearing protection for workplace safety

HEARING PROTECTION plays a critical role in safeguarding workers’ health and wellbeing across a wide range of industries. Noise-induced hearing damage is irreversible, making the correct selection of hearing protection essential in environments where exposure to high sound levels is part of daily operations.

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Heat and UV safety for outdoor work

IN HOT environments and under high UV exposure, adding sun protection to helmets is essential to help reduce heat stress and protect outdoor workers from harmful ultraviolet rays.

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Hard 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.

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Mips 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.

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Review 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.

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Above the neck PPE at A+A

JSP WILL be exhibiting at A + A International Trade Fair and Congress – 4 – 7 November, 2025 in Hall 10, Stand G65, offering fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.

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