The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has recently launched PPE Saves, a new campaign spotlighting the vital role performed by personal protective equipment in protecting workers and ensuring people and businesses thrive. You can hear more about this at HSM Live Coventry.

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Nick Bale explains why everyone is talking about transparency in workwear.

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The Health and Safety Event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 8-10 April 2025 and is the industry's must-attend event. Kelly Rose catches up with David Bishop to find out why you need to be there.

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It is my great pleasure to once again welcome you all to the 2025, BSIF Guide to the UK Safety and Health Industry. The Guide is published annually to keep you up to date on industry developments and to provide a helpful reference book, including sections where you will find capable suppliers and quality products in the PPE and Safety market. The Guide is also a very useful, practical source of information and advice for employers and duty holders in keeping people safe and healthy at work.

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WE ALL know that ‘PPE Saves Lives’ and a Health and Safety Matters’ webinar with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), took the audience through a range of examples of products that clearly do not provide the protection expected. Kelly Rose provides a summary.

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ALAN MURRAY discusses the ongoing issue of substandard PPE and safety products in the UK, provides an update on the work of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier (RSS) Scheme, and outlines what’s in store for 2025.

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When it comes to above-the-neck Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — such as helmets, eye protection, respiratory masks, and earplugs — providing compatible, well-fitting PPE that can be worn comfortably together and takes into consideration individual needs can make a significant difference in compliance, safety outcomes, and overall worker morale, explains Clair Weston,

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YOUR PPE is only effective if it is suitable, used and stored correctly. Make sure you take the risk out of specifiying PPE by using the following checklist.

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Martin Lill looks at how (not to) select hazmat clothing for protection against toxic chemicals and explains the common errors in the selection of chemical protective clothing.

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Alan Murray provides an update on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill and what this means for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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This month we put the spotlight on Lion's Ralph Lewis to hear how he joined the family company straight from school and has risen through the ranks at Scotland's premium workplace supplier.

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A FOCUS on the wider picture of sustainability is crucial for meaningful impact, says Nik Rilatt.

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With advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) combined with an increased knowlege of workplace hazards and dangers workers are better protected than ever before. But, it’s not time to rest on a laurels and our annual PPE survey uncovers the thoughts and opinions of those who really matter - the wearers and buyers of this life-saving protection. Kelly Rose reports.

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Ben Stacey considers how ergonomics and fabric technology combine in the design of sustainable women’s workwear.

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Alan Murray discusses the ongoing need for greater competency in the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Many of us wear hard hats or safety helmets at work to protect our heads and help keep us safe, but do we really understand what can go wrong if we suffer a head impact even while wearing our head protection and what the repercussions may be? Chris Tidy provides an insight.

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In the world of electrical engineering and safety, the term ‘arc flash’ is not just a technical jargon but a critical concept that can mean the difference between life and death. Andrew Dent provides an insight.

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A focus on the wider picture of sustainability is crucial for meaningful impact, says Nik Rilatt.

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Is your PPE designed and tested to be worn together? Louise Charlton explains why using truly compatible PPE and accessories make work safer and easier.

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Employers, duty holders, and safety professionals have the opportunity to shape the future of the UK safety industry with the BSIF ‘Pilot Scheme’.

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57m Straight Telescopic Diesel Boom Lift

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Simple 3 button operation

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Hughes Safety Showers has increased their hire fleet of emergency safety showers.

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20m Diesel Boom Lift

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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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Simple two button operation

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13.3m Diesel Articulated Truck Mounted Platform

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Real-time graphical display of dust levels

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

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In response to customer feedback, TraffiGlove, has updated its website in order to make it responsive and compatible with those using tablets and smartphones on the go.

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Unigloves Fortified gloves contain BioCote® with proven antimicrobial protection. BioCote is silver ion technology. It has been used in the manufacture of Unigloves Fortified gloves to provide antimicrobial properties. Ionic silver particles are impregnated throughought the rubber nitrile during glove production.

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Whipcheck Safety Cables prevent hose whipping in the event of a coupling failing or failure of compressed air and other high-pressure connections.

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World's first auto-retractable box cutter with a ceramic blade.

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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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There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.

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