Hand protection is one of the most challenging pieces of PPE to correctly specify. It must simultaneously offer the wearer sufficient protection, while enabling them to productively carry out their day-to-day tasks. Khurram Akhtar takes a look at the latest safety glove technology and how to ensure hand protection is suitable for specific applications.

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Investing in hard hat protection makes sense and with Hard Hat Awareness Week coming up Chris Tidy hopes this will be a good opportunity to ensure you have the proper protection.

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OFFERING VARIOUS benefits, demand for integrated head and face protection has, arguably, never been so high. It would seem that contractors the world over have begun to recognise the value of equipping workers with fully integrated solutions. With that in mind, there is also the hope that the efficacy and safety of PPE, rather than cost, is placed firmly at the top of the agenda for purchasing policy. MSA Safety takes a look at the benefits integrated protection offers and the advantages of choosing greater efficacy and safety over cost.

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A recent webinar, sponsored by MSA Safety, explored the dangers of working at height and how using the right protection can help ensure the safety of your employees. Health and Safety Matter’s Editor, Kelly Rose was joined by Sam Thomas, safety fall protection systems and solutions sales leader at MSA, Andy Wedgwood, product sales manager at MSA and Roy Wilders, manager of RSSS at the BSIF.

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Eye protection can save an employee's eyesight and it can also save the employer hefty legal costs. Here, Peter Dumigan highlights the importance of care over compensation.

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FACE PROTECTION products such as safety glasses, masks and visors have all been brought into much sharper focus during the Covid-19 pandemic. They’re all critical components in the PPE framework that ensures wellbeing and safety at work.

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As the range of head protection on the market has increased, selecting the correct helmet has become more difficult. Louise Charlton discusses the details to help you get your head around the standards and helmet selection.

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Despite a fantastic selection of safety eyewear on the market, there is still a significant number of incidents affecting the eyes and eyesight. Here, uvex provides guidance on how to select the most suitable safety eyewear for the wearer.

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The global COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for safety managers across almost every industry sector. From a hand hygiene and disposable glove perspective, the impact has been felt at both ends of the scale with greater awareness and acceptance on one hand and demand outstripping supply. Here, Donald Gillespie looks at the impact Covid-19 has had.

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This month we put Jen Matthews in the spotlight to find out how a circumstantial opportunity landed her firmly in the health and safety industry.

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Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.

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Selecting the right fire protective garments for your team is essential, but with so many options out there, Reece Buchner explains some of the standards and regulations you need to be aware of when deciding on the right PPE for your team.

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This month we put Peter Dumigan in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and the impact workwear has on wellbeing.

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uvex explores the impacts of lower-limb fatigue on productivity, worker health and footwear implications. By Dr Caleb Wegener PhD (Biomechanics), B App Sc (Pod) Hons

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Uvex provides an understanding the ISEA 138 Impact Protection Standard.

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HSM and 3M's latest webinar provided valuable insight into Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).

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Noise induced hearing loss is irreparable but avoidable, so it is time to start taking hearing protection seriously, says Peter Dumigan.

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To protect staff, employers need to understand the risks on site. Here, Peter Dumigan gives an insight into the certification of protective wear.

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The importance of high-quality safety eyewear is well-known, but we are still see ing many eye injuries sustained at work. Here, Clair Weston provides guidance on what's on offer and how to make a choice.

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Comfort, fit and aesthetics are all important factors for ensuring employees wear their vital safety eyewear. Jim Lythgow explores the options.

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To help reduce hand injuries, TraffiGlove has provided eight different styles of its safety gloves to tractor manufacturer Case New Holland for use by 450 workers at its Basildon, Essex manufacturing base.

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Alphachem X is an innovative range of limited life coveralls, manufactured to the highest quality and certified to the latest EN standards.

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The Skipper road cone is a revolutionary two-piece cone that outperforms its competitors in all areas.

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The Black Mamba Torque Grip™ is a powder free nitrile disposable glove designed with a unique Torque Grip™ pattern over the entire hand area to optimise surface performance and allow outstanding grip at all times.

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Designed with service industry professionals in mind, Mamba Trax have the durability to last whilst protecting your workplaces carpet or hardwood flooring.

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The high-performing uvex phynomic XS safety glove protects against a multitude of workplace hazards, yet is the purest glove on the market. The impregnated coating of the uvex phynomic XS is so sensitive that it can even be used on industrial touch screen monitors, saving the worker from having to remove their gloves every time they touch a screen and potentially putting themselves at risk.

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Constructed from an extremely durable and lightweight metallised frame and featuring an interchangeable lens option, SISINI is an extremely robust and versatile option for the majority of applications.

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This course is designed to raise awareness of risks staff may face while lone working and give them the tools they need to minimize these risks.

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Conforms to EN 166 1.F .KN. With co-injected, bi-colour temples that are cushioning and fit perfectly to the head.

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Made from Ultra High Molecular - Weight Polyethylene Fibre which has a tensile strength relative to its weight and is up to 15 times stronger than steel.

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uvex launches a range of safety footwear under the brand name Heckel, to complement its already successful footwear range. Designed to withstand the rigors of demanding industrial environments, the Heckel range delivers sporty, lightweight and technically sound footwear without compromising style or comfort.

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Hose and Cable management has now become a major factor in health and safety along with improving efficiency in the workplace.

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The issue of glare in the workplace is often under-estimated, but glare can be very disabling and even dangerous. Too much light can make it harder to see, and glare can lead to impaired vision, loss of contrast, eyestrain, squinting, pain, and uncomfortable and watering eyes.

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Think of tethered tools as fall arrest for tools when working at height. Objects falling from height is the UK's second largest workplace killer – let’s stop the drop now!

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ATG Maxiflex Ultimate Adapt 42-874B Palm Coated Glove, Grey Liner with Black Duratech™ Palm Coating

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