newsBSIF Safety Awards 2013
The deadline for the BSIF Safety Awards has now passed and the BSIF received a steady stream of entries all hoping to have their chance to win one of these prestigious awards.
news
newsBest Practice in Spill Prevention in The Waste Management Industry Report now available
The ‘Best Practice in Spill Prevention in The Waste Management Industry’ is now available to download for free from www.bsif.co.uk.
newsConstruction spill prevention matters – handling spills in the construction industry
‘Construction Spill Prevention Matters’ is a free e-report commissioned by the BSIF and the EA, which discusses the challenges faced in preventing spills, environmental hazards and the cost implications of such issues occurring.
productFrom the CEO’s desk
Each year up to 40,000 new cases of dermatitis are diagnosed and thousands of people have to live with the pain and discomfort.
blogFrom the CEO’s desk
As we move into and through the party political conference season, it will be very interesting to see what prominence, if any, health and safety receives. Will the parties ignore the issue? Make outlandish statements about its burden? Or recognise the true value of a healthy workforce?
articleBSIF CEO Award to be presented for the first time
To recognise his time in the health and safety industry and mark his retirement in 2014, David Lummis, CEO of the BSIF, will be presenting an award at the Federation’s annual Networking Event on 7 October. The award will be presented to an individual who he considers has made an outstanding contribution to the progress and reputation of the health and safety industry.
productUpdate on the revision to the PPE Directive
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive is a fundamental piece of European legislation relating to occupational safety throughout Europe. The Directive is currently under review and the revised version is likely to come into effect fully by the end of 2016 or early 2017.
articleThe BSIF makes its voice heard
In July, the BSIF asked members for their comments on the HSE in response to the call for submissions on the HSE Triennial Review.
articleIt’s In Your Hands campaign – Prevent work related skin disease
Work related skin diseases can be caused by the skin coming into contact with hazardous substances, this is preventable yet 40,000 new cases are recorded every year by the HSE and it’s only the tip of the iceberg based on anecdotal evidence.
articleIs your respirator really protecting you?
If you are a user of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) that requires a face seal, it is a requirement of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that each respirator is face fit checked to each user. This is to ensure that the mask is capable of achieving a satisfactory seal on each user’s face and will not allow inward leakage, when worn correctly.
Filter posts
HSM Newsletter
HSM publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.
Subscribe here