articleWhile the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.
webinarThis webinar will address welding and abrasive hazards, highlighting how the right choice of PPE and abrasives can reduce risks and promote a safe, efficient work environment.
articleSOLID PARTICLES in industrial and manufacturing environments pose significant hazards to employees and present complex challenges for health and safety professionals. In this Q&A, we speak to Steve Marnach about the health risks associated with dust exposure, the challenges HSE managers face in protecting workers, and best practices for selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
videoThis is a cut-level ‘F’ work glove crafted using a blended high-tensile filament fibre running through each strand.
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.
productLAKELAND INDUSTRIES explains the essential do’s and don’ts for chemical safety.
newsNEW RESEARCH from Alsico, on UK industries where electrical systems are present and protective uniforms must be worn, has revealed the shocking proportion of professionals not wearing them correctly – and the disconnect that helps to explain why.
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.
productGORE-TEX PYRAD product technology offers bespoke protection for workers in electrified industries.
productTHE FACT is, chemical suits are uncomfortable to wear, with heat stress risk and lower productivity the inevitable result. So how can you provide workers the needed protection whilst giving them the comfort they deserve?
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