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15 May 2023
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The primary role of safety and workwear is simple – effective protection of the end user. While the construction industry works hard to address legacy gender disparities in the workforce, the male orientation of PPE remains a daily reminder of the work left to do. Here, Sangeeta Aeri covers the issues surrounding inclusive safety workwear.
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08 November 2022
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Appropriate workwear suited to the environment and weather conditions is key to ensuring protection and productivity at work. Workwear that is perfect for a wet November morning on a solar farm in Wales is not suitable for a sweltering day on a London building site, says Laura Colleary.
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05 October 2022
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We put the spotlight on PPE and our latest survey uncovers the views and opinions about PPE regulation, procurement and innovation. Kelly Rose looks at the results.
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06 October 2022
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Andrzej Palka explores the means to improve PPE sustainability performance, including reducing waste and improving efficiencies in the supply chain, while maintaining the highest levels of PPE performance and worker protection.
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21 September 2022
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With ladies increasingly working in former male-dominated industries, Sean Wood takes a look at changes in the workwear market, including flame retardant clothing for women and sustainability.
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21 September 2022
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Avoid cheap workwear and invest in sustainable protective wear to reduce your carbon footprint, says Peter Dumigan.
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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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11 August 2021
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Georgina Bisby looks at the evolution of women’s protective workwear and discusses how leading manufacturers are catering for a new generation of female tradeswomen, engineers and construction workers.
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13 July 2021
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As workers demand more from their workwear than ever before, Danny Hemmings takes a look at the key drivers in the market today.
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11 August 2020
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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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19 March 2020
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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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27 November 2019
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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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30 April 2019
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New innovations in workwear fabric technology can deliver greater comfort and mobility on site in the summer, explains Peter Dumigan.
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11 January 2019
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In this video, HSM Contributing Editor, Georgina Bisby, takes a look at the latest female-fit workwear range from Snickers Workwear.
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30 November 2018
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The right clothing at work can not only offer health and safety benefits, but it is also beneficial for your frame of mind and general wellbeing, says Peter Dumigan.
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18 June 2018
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Dressing for the warm weather is important to keep you comfortable and productive, says David Clark.
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24 April 2018
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As we all know, weather in the UK is somewhat changeable, so when it comes to protective workwear, how can individuals and businesses suitably prepare? Here, Khurram Akhtar of Supertouch explores some of the key weather-related scenarios and the potential solutions
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23 November 2017
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Stuart Thorne, managing director, U-Power, explains why women at work need comfortable, good-quality, slip-resistant and protective footwear just as much as men do.
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19 January 2018
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Keeping workers safe, warm, dry, comfortable and able to carry out the tasks they need to practically and physically are some of the fundamental questions that have to be answered when it comes to making the right outdoor workwear choices. HSM takes a whistle-stop tour from head to toe to look at some of the key things to consider when choosing outdoor workwear – and what some of the key safety, performance and legislative standards you need to work into those decisions.
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15 November 2017
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Sustainable workwear is becoming ‘the new black’ in the workwear business. More and more companies are demanding environmental-friendly workwear solutions which reduce water usage and use of chemicals. However, according to Sibtain Naqvi, Berendsen's marketing & business development manager, UK Workwear, taking the steps towards creating a sustainable workwear solution is highly complex.
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