productFrom the Secretary’s desk
As we look forward to a General Election it is to be hoped that the need to repay the fiscal deficit does not mean less attention to occupational health and safety.
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productBSIF at the Safety & Health Expo
In addition to promoting the recently launched ‘Clean Air? – Take Care!’ respiratory protection campaign, the BSIF will be featuring the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme for respiratory fit-testers, details of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier scheme and the ‘It’s in your hands’ campaign to reduce work-related dermatitis
productRegistered Safety Supplier Scheme – developments
The BSIF Registered Safety Supplier scheme, launched in January to support its mission to eliminate counterfeit and illegal products, has met with a significant take-up by manufacturers and distributors of PPE and safety equipment and more are joining on a weekly basis.
productFit2Fit success
Since its launch in January, the Fit2Fit Accreditation scheme, for fit-testers of respiratory protective PPE, has been inundated with enquiries which validates the need for such a scheme.
productRogue products report
Since launching its campaign to eliminate counterfeit and illegal PPE and safety products from the UK market, 15 products have been identified as not performing to the standard being claimed, 22 product certificates have been shown to be fraudulent or incorrect and enquiries to the BSIF have increased considerably.
productQuestions & Answers – Selection of Chemical Clothing
The BSIF has received several questions to its InfoDesk regarding whether type-4 protective clothing is adequate following the banning in France of a number of products.
productCelebrating innovation and excellence
The judging for the BSIF Safety Awards has now taken place and there will be 12 finalists and six awards made for Product Innovation at the Safety & Health Expo on the 11th May at the NEC in Birmingham.
productFrom the Secretary’s desk
With the new government addressing the public spending deficit, the safety industry awaits the effects the decisions will have on occupational health and safety in the UK.
productRespiratory Protection – have you selected the right product?
Recently, there have been a number of enforced changes to the standards for personal protective equipment [PPE] providing respiratory protection
productNew PPE Directive Up-date
As the lead association in the UK for the PPE Directive [PPED], the BSIF is now seeking comments from industry regarding the new PPED.
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