Slips and trips are still the biggest workplace danger causing serious injury and can even be fatal. The cost to businesses and lives is immeasurable and could have often been avoided with low-cost measures in place. Charlie Turner looks at how to reduce the risk.

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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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According to RIDDOR statistics, being struck on the head by moving, flying or falling objects accounted for 13% of worker deaths from 2014-19, and 10% of non-fatal injuries in 20191. Taking this into account, head protection is essential, and there are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing and specifying hard hats. Here, Mackenzie Peters takes a look two major aspects – hard had customisation and the risks of economy priced PPE.

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HSM's latest webinar saw Jim Cliff, Alan Murray and Richard Cunningham come together to give an insight into head protection.

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Comfort and protection are two key benefits of having the right safety footwear. Here, Stuart Thorne explores the many other advantages.

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There are many risks on site and protective workwear can offer an important defence from working hazards. Here, Peter Dumigan looks at what's on offer.

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Physical and mental health can be connected, and Chris Brooks looks at the importance of self-care and looking after your skin is a step in the right direction for workers.

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Outdoor workers need to protect their hands more than most as they are facing the elements. Hilary Nouwens gives an update on cold-related illnesses and preventative action.

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When making decisions about eye protection, you need to take a close look at the working environment. Matteo Baroni explores the risks and the options.

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Providing the correct safety eyewear for employees is essential and eye examinations can have a positive impact for employers and employees alike, says Jim Lythgow.

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Providing protection against potential respiratory hazards is essential, and employers need to make sure they get it right. George Elliott offers a four-step approach to choosing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

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With a number of key differences to the standard Black Mamba Nitrile Glove, the new Pro Blu heavy duty latex glove is certainly not just a different colour. Manufactured from latex and at 14 mils thick it offers users the ability to work in a number of different applications.

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uvex is the first company to develop a unique grey-tint welding filter lens, which not only gives 100% ultraviolet and infrared protection and reduces glare but also gives perfect natural colour recognition in accordance EN172, unlike traditional green-tint welding lenses, which can alter colours.

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Widely regarded as the most successful industrial safety spectacle ever produced, and certainly one of the most copied by manufacturers around the world, the classic uvex astrospec has been born again, taking style, technology, comfort, functionality and versatility to another level.

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Bringing together the latest information and innovation in hand protection, TraffiGlove has released its newly updated Hand Safety Report for 2015.

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The First Aid at Work course is designed to help employers meet legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and is formally certificated by the First Aid Industry Body (F.A.I.B. approved).

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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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Conforms to EN 471 Class 3 and RIS-3279-TOM and EN 343 3:3.

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The Skipper recycle bin is a robust and durable attachment for multi-purpose waste and recycling use.

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Durable double-dipped ¾ nitrile coated glove that provides resistance to oil whilst also protecting from cuts. The SHOWA patented nitrile foam palm coating allows greasy and dry surfaces to be gripped securely whilst the underlying flat nitrile layer stops any liquid from reaching the palm. SHOWA Hagane Coil® technology within the liner delivers high performance cut resistance.

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SHOWA’s first impact resistant glove. Impact protection + flexibility + outstanding oil grip!

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2-layer GORE-TEX® material, wind and waterproof but breathable / Dirt and oil repellent / Fully lined

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Chemsol Plus garments are manufactured from a softer, more tactile 340gm2 EPVC / Polyester fabric with additional anti-static (AS) and flame retardant (FR) properties needed for many higher risk applications. This is the fabric of choice for many safety professionals.

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Our most popular Hi Vis vest starting from as little as 95p is highly versatile and economical, suitable for numerous applications

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BBMV wanted a fast turn around on delivery from ear-­‐moulding to fitting

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Diversified technology company 3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its best-selling E-A-R brand Classic Hearing Protector with a new educational microsite, Discovery Kits, and free prize draw

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