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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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07 September 2018
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Health and Safety Matters (HSM) magazine and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) held a free webinar on how to comply with the new PPE regulations.
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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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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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24 July 2017
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As the UK Safety market is aware the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and its membership are dedicated to ensuring that the UK workforce receives the protection, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to deliver.
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30 May 2017
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Wearable technology is the key to a safer and more productive workplace according to Cleo Cabuz, vice president of engineering at Honeywell Industrial Safety
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05 April 2017
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David Clark, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK, which owns Snickers Workwear, looks at how health and safety issues on site are influencing the development of ‘smarter’ working clothes and heralding a revolution in wearable technology.
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01 February 2017
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If there is a need for safety eyewear in a particular area of the factory floor, for a particular role, safety managers are erring on the side of caution and making the entire factory floor a safety eyewear zone. Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare suggests that this precaution has an impact on the procurement of safety eyewear.
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06 February 2017
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According to new research, more than half of industrial workers are washing their workwear and protective clothing at home. Not only could this potentially risk their safety, it can breach safety regulations.
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07 December 2016
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HSM speaks to David Clark, UK managing director of the Hultafors Group - which designs and manufactures the Solid Gear and Toe Guard brands of safety shoes and boots - about the future of protective footwear.
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07 September 2016
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HSM readers are regularly updated on our efforts to forge strong relationships with Government organisations including Trading Standards, the national body conducting market surveillance, ensuring product compliance.
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31 May 2016
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Protecting the eyes in the workplace from the damaging effects of too much sunlight is vital, and not only in summer. Clair Weston, marketing manager at UVEX (UK), provides insight into choosing the right safety eyewear lens coatings.
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17 August 2016
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For the past few years, headlines around the world have been asking whether heat stress could represent a global health crisis. Indeed, a growing body of research points to reductions in labour productivity as a result of heat stress.
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03 August 2016
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Most health and safety managers know the importance of occupational OH&S practices, but are often not equipped with accurate results to implement improved strategies. Andrew Ronchi, CEO of dorsaVi, says that wearable technology is an innovative and cost effective solution, giving companies new confidence to make data-driven decisions for their workers.
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03 March 2016
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The wellbeing of workers who spend time on their knees for prolonged periods is a major concern when you consider how commonplace knee injuries are. David Clark, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK, examines the options.
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03 March 2016
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New members Wefit RPE recently joined the BSIF because the company sees the merits of the Federation’s Fit2Fit scheme in its every day dealings with clients.
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27 January 2016
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The market for personal protective equipment (PPE) is growing globally, fuelled by mounting awareness of workplace safety and increasing legislation. Claire Weston marketing manager at Uvex says that alongside this growth in demand, PPE buyers are becoming more discerning, demanding better performance as well as low prices.
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21 September 2015
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Kirsten Rein from Fashion and Technical Textiles reveals how this year's A+A in Düsseldorf looks set to be focusing on fashion.
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09 September 2015
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Personal Protection Equipment Essentials in Construction...George Elliott, technical service engineer at 3M and Amanda Bradley, global category manager – PPE at RS Components discuss available health and safety guidance and the importance of selecting the right personal protection equipment (PPE) for the construction industry.
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