Workwear
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Fabric of safety

Workers at risk of injury from an electric arc must have suitable protection. Sean Wood provides an insight into the methods for quantifying arc flash risks and guidance on when each method should be used.

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Dressed for safety

Today’s modern workforce needs and deserves workwear that stands up to the demands of the job. Simon Allan-Brooks looks at the benefits of selecting the right workwear for the task at hand.

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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.

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Don’t leave safety to chance

With concerns that the younger workforce is prioritising style over comfort and safety when selecting workwear, Simon Allan-Brooks looks at how employers can keep pace with what workers want, without putting them at risk

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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.

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Safety and hygiene all in one place

ELIS OFFERS a one-stop-shop for a wide range of safety and hygiene solutions. The company unites PPE and the circular economy to deliver a more streamlined and sustainable solution than self-procuring, and partner with businesses across the UK to help keep employees safe, comfortable and protected.

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