articleIt is generally accepted that heat stress is a little known and understood issue amongst workers who have to regularly wear protective clothing. More worryingly, the current EN469 standard fails to address the issues arising from heat stress, says Andrew Braimbridge, national account manager from Sioen UK
productThe safety industry is enduring an ongoing period of change, consolidation and uncertain economic development. Elements from the Loftstedt/Young Reports are being implemented, while the Prime Minister is adversely commenting on elements of the safety provision.
productTo adapt to the imminent changes within the health and safety industry, The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) will be actively expanding its staff to continue to provide its members with the highest level of service.
productThe BSIF is looking forward to announcing the winners of the BSIF Safety Awards 2012 at a high profile reception at Safety & Health Expo on Tuesday 15th May 2012 at the NEC in Birmingham.
productThe BSIF has been working with Safety Groups UK and The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), along with other key industry stakeholders to develop a new online RPE Selector Tool that ultimately will help determine what kind of equipment you or your employees will need for protection against specific hazardous substances.
productFollowing extensive promotion of the Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme, the BBC approached the BSIF to contribute to the latest series of Fake Britain, on the dangers of counterfeit safety products.
productOne of the key themes of the Lofstedt review of health and safety was the streamlining and simplification of regulations including the HSE’s Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP).
productVisitors to this year’s Safety and Health Expo (15-17 May, NEC), had the opportunity to see the latest innovations in the market place, to compare products and get expert advice from the leading manufacturers and suppliers. Many also benefitted from the varied educational opportunities on offer over the three days of the exhibition
productWhen it comes to safety, it is essential that both the products and personnel that you
rely on are up to the job. Fortunately there are some tools available to help you make
this assessment, explains David Lummis
To co
productIt can be quite tough being in the health and safety industry. Apparently health and safety stopped Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney from singing a duet, pancake races cannot be run in the streets and students cannot throw their mortar boards in the air, to name just a few of the ridiculous items pinned on the safety culture.
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