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21 April 2022
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For all employers, ensuring the safety of their workforce is of the utmost importance. Despite this however, many organisations are potentially putting their teams at risk by overlooking a vital form of PPE. Matt Handley explains more.
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12 April 2022
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On hazardous sites with harmful noise levels, the requirement for adequate hearing protection can be at odds with the need for effective communication. Louise Charlton explores how new technology is changing the way teams communicate in high-noise environments.
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11 May 2022
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Sustainability is a key priority in the PPE industry. HSM catches up with Rikard Froberg about sustainable PPE and why Ansell sent an open letter to EU commission.
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07 March 2022
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A recent webinar from MSA Safety on head protection saw Marc Jenkin provide a wealth of knowledge to help you make a fully informed decision when choosing the best head protection for your workforce. Kelly Rose reports.
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14 February 2022
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When working at height, it is important to consider all potential requirements such as height safety PPE, provision for rescue, safe access, installed lifeline systems, dropped object prevention, training and inspection. Peter Upcott provides an example of height safety simplified.
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27 January 2022
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Our hearing is something we must not take for granted, and given that hearing loss can take years to manifest, we must ensure that every employee is protected from noise. Peter Dumigan take a look at this workplace hazard.
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02 December 2021
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Natalie Wilson highlights the importance of sustainability in PPE and technical workwear for 2022 and beyond.
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02 December 2021
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Graham Wilson explores how advances in wearable technology could help prevent deaths from hazardous airborne exposure in the workplace.
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02 December 2021
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The Registered Safety Supplier Scheme is raising the bar and transforming the supply chain for Safety and Personal Protective Equipment in the UK.
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02 December 2021
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Guide to the British Safety Industry. It seems that the last two years have been a whirlwind in the industry, with the PPE crisis of the pandemic and the changing requirements for the introduction of a new UK Conformity Assessment regime for manufactured goods, created by our departure from the European Union.
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29 November 2021
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Louise Charlton discusses hearing protection, the importance of compatibility, and ways to improve communication on noisy sites.
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29 November 2021
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Head protection offers a degree of protection to the head, so selecting appropriate protection is essential. Stephen Morris gives an overview of the standards so you can make sure you have the right protection.
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25 November 2021
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Maria Kramer provides an insight into gloves for protection from heat and flame and helps you get up to speed with the latest standard changes.
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25 November 2021
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For many years there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the electrical properties of footwear which are identified by the various markings found on footwear. Lloyd Preston gives an overview of the properties offered and their suitability to certain end uses.
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14 December 2021
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Research shows changing attitudes to skin care and workers are no longer accepting that the poor skin condition of their hands is part of the job. SC Johnson outlines its latest research and solutions.
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03 March 2022
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Construction workers and scaffolders often carry heavy materials on their shoulder, leading to time off sick, pain and long term injury. Brian Turner explains the extent of the problem and an insight into protection.
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20 December 2021
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This month we put Mark Dowling in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and what's next for Tower Supplies.
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07 October 2021
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The future development of PPE should be focused on equipment that is well-designed and, importantly, comfortable to wear. This will encourage workers to want to wear PPE – and wear it correctly – to help ensure greater safety in the workplace, explains Pete Holdcroft.
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12 August 2021
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Injuries to hands at work are one of the most common injuries at work and can often mean that employees need to take time off work. Nicholas Green provides an insight into protecting these vital tools.
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12 August 2021
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There's no noise on a dead planet, says Jono Heale as he provides an insight into foam verses custom hearing protection.
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