productThe devolution of the component states within the UK may be a laudable political ambition but if national requirements are devolved so that each country can establish its own version of safety and environment regulations it often results in, at the least, confusion and, at the worst, significant costs on industry.
productThe BSIF was pleased to learn that the EU Commission has published a mandate for CEN to develop a new standard to replace EN 353-1 [fall arrest products] which had its presumption of conformity withdrawn on safety grounds. The BSIF emphasises that many 353-1 products available in the market are safe and perform adequately.
productWith the year 2010 behind us and 2011 now in full swing, the eyes and ears of the health and safety industry will continue to fix on the Government as it firms up new plans and procedures to support the advancement of the health and safety industry.
productThe BSIF has launched its updated website which provides the Federation with a fresh new look for 2011. www.bsif.co.uk allows both members and non members of the BSIF to access a plethora of health and safety information at the click of a button.
productThe use of harmonised ENs is the most transparent and convenient route for products to evidence that they comply with the PPE Directive.
productThe deadline for the BSIF Safety Awards 2011, held at the Safety and Health Expo is fast approaching and potential entrants are now being urged to submit their entries by Friday 4th March 2011.
productDavid Lummis, CEO of The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), discusses the
ongoing issue of work-related dermatitis and gives a round-up of the ‘It’s in your
hands’ campaign that was launched in 2007 to raise awarene
productAs the year proceeds, a number of potential issues need to be highlighted.
productThe countdown to the Safety & Health Expo has started and the BSIF is gearing up to make this one of its best shows yet. The Federation is once again show partners and is looking forward to contributing and hosting a number of events over the three days.
productThe BSIF will announce the highly commended and runner up winners of the BSIF Safety Awards 2011 in the Product and Innovation Hub (Hall 2) at the Safety & Health Expo at 12.30pm on Tuesday 17th May
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