Protective Clothing
article

Protecting workers from solid particle hazards

SOLID 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).

Read more

BSiF webinar

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.

Read more

news

Report highlights poor protective uniform wear rate

NEW 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.

Read more

article

Suitably dressed?

Martin 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.

Read more

product

XO Skeleton – protection for the entire face

THERE ARE many environments where it’s advisable or even essential to protect your eyes and numerous different forms of protective eyewear are readily available. However, sometimes it’s also necessary to protect your entire face.

Read more

Filter posts

HSM Newsletter

HSM publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.

Subscribe here