Falls from height and contact with moving or falling objects are two of the most frequent causes of serious injury and death in UK workplaces. Adam Evans explores how a strong safety culture where trusted PPE and shared responsibility are embraced across all levels of a business can make a greater impact.

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Do you purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or Safety Products? Do you use PPE or Safety Products at work? If so, how do you know what you’re purchasing is actually going to provide the protection levels claimed? The British Safety Industry Federation will be on hand at HSM Live Scotland to offer advice on how you can purchase compliant PPE.

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Thanks to advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) and growing awareness of workplace hazards, today’s workers enjoy greater protection than ever before. However, there’s no room for complacency. This annual PPE survey reveals the insights and opinions of the most important voices—the wearers and buyers of this essential protection. Kelly Rose reports.

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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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Real-time graphical display of dust levels

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OxyBAC is a new rich-cream foam antibacterial hand wash that combines Deb Foam Technology™ with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent to provide unique benefits compared with all other antibacterial hand wash products.

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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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Providing waste management services to seven North London boroughs, London Waste employees are now using TraffiGlove’s TG595 gloves to handle hazardous waste on site.

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Hose and Cable management has now become a major factor in health and safety along with improving efficiency in the workplace.

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At A+A, TraffiGlove, inventor of the original colour coded hand protection system, will be showcasing its new range of colour coded safety gloves due to be launched in 2016.

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uvex launches a range of safety footwear under the brand name Heckel, to complement its already successful footwear range. Designed to withstand the rigors of demanding industrial environments, the Heckel range delivers sporty, lightweight and technically sound footwear without compromising style or comfort.

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Simple two button operation

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20m Diesel Boom Lift

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To find out what thousands of people world wide already know about Derma Shield take advantage of our Risk Free Trial offer for skin care.

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57m Straight Telescopic Diesel Boom Lift

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KeepSAFE Pro High Visibility 3-in-1 Bomber Jacket with Detachable Fleece Sizes: S - XXL

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

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Conforms to EN 166 1.F .KN. With co-injected, bi-colour temples that are cushioning and fit perfectly to the head.

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Hose and Cable management is a major factor in health and safety in the workplace and the Kiowa AV Slow Retraction Powder Coated reel is a must

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