productMore powers to ensure that CE Marks are genuine
Not all EU generated regulations are counterproductive.
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productOver-reaction in France causes confusion regarding chemical resistant clothing
French laboratories have tested a range of type-4 chemical protective clothing and established that problems exist with the current harmonised standards in that the test results are not always reproducible when the clothing is made from microporous materials.
productAnd the winner is…
The 2010 BSIF Safety Awards were presented at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards Gala Dinner at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham.
productFrom the Secretary’s desk
September is always busy as companies working outside seek to complete contracts before the darker evenings and colder weather cause sites to slow down. It is also a highly active time for the BSIF made even more intense this year by an increased number of public campaigns and a renewed EU attention to ensure that the new PPE directive is delivered on time.
productChemical containment gro
A group has been formed to represent the interests of companies manufacturing chemical containment products.
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.
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.
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