productA sensible approach to hearing protection
The lower level for hearing protection to be required was reduced last year from 85 decibels to 80 decibels.
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productChemical protection
Technical specialists in France identified that the test methods used to ensure that chemical resistant clothing complies with the PPE Directive do not provide consistent results with microporous materials
productTransport Sector Report – liquid spills
The BSIF has a special talent for combining with government agencies to develop initiatives designed to broaden awareness of good practice.
productPPE update: Examination gloves
Last year, the EU Commission published interpretational documents to permit the marketing of medical devices as personal protection. While this avoided the nonsense of products needing to be marketed and sold separately, there are still some problem areas.
productFrom the Secretary’s desk
We are now looking forward to working with David Lummis, our new CEO, who took post in September. While the BSIF is strong and has developed well over recent years, there is little doubt that a fresh approach and the initiatives he will generate will enhance the BSIF’s position as a key stakeholder in the UK safety industry.
productBSIF appoints CEO
In order to lead a fundamental review of the structure of the BSIF to ensure that it maintains and grows its position as a leading stakeholder within the UK safety industry, the new position of Chief Executive Officer has been created.
productThe difficulties of deciding which safety equipment is ‘suitable’ for you
The increasing attention to health & safety must eventually contribute to safer working practices but the BSIF has serious concerns about the ability of purchasers of safety equipment to gain accurate information in a simple and easily understood form at the point of sale.
productPPE Directive & Standards issues:Fall arrest products
The decision of the EU Commission to advise in the Official Journal that structural anchors are not PPE and the reluctance of the standards makers to amend EN 795 [now in process] has created much confusion over the past 10 years. More recently a similar decision to take away the harmonised status of EN 353-1 is also causing confusion when fall arrest products are selected and purchased.
productA real success story! Fewer injuries, fewer deaths, better safety at work
How often do you read the newspaper or talk to your friends and hear tales of the ‘stupidity’ of the ‘Elf & Safety’ culture in the UK…
newsChange to EN149 simplified in downloadable booklet
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has produced a new user guide to offer clear advice to respiratory protective equipment (RPE) users, specifiers and suppliers following a number of amendments to the standards for RPE earlier this year…
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