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21 September 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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21 September 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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14 September 2022
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With sustainability becoming a key issue across all aspects of business, Clair Weston provides some top tips on buying PPE that will protect both people and the planet
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14 September 2022
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This month we put Cromwell's Neil Jowsey in the spotlight to find out how he found himself working in the world of health and safety.
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23 August 2022
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Throughout 2021, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that close to half a million workers across the UK suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) with conditions affecting the lower limbs – including the knees – being the third most prevalent. As part of its #KneelSmartKneelSafe campaign, ToughBuilt has been discovering the human stories behind this statistic. Matt Handley explains more.
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21 September 2022
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PPE buyers and end users are being urged by The British Safety Industry Federation to follow a simple process when specifying PPE products to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Alan Murray explains why.
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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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04 July 2022
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EN 14126 is the key standard for protective clothing against viral and bacterial contamination. It is a complex and misunderstood standard and here, Martin Lill explains the standard.
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21 April 2022
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For all employers, ensuring the safety of their workforce is of the utmost importance. Despite this however, many organisations are potentially putting their teams at risk by overlooking a vital form of PPE. Matt Handley explains more.
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11 May 2022
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Sustainability is a key priority in the PPE industry. HSM catches up with Rikard Froberg about sustainable PPE and why Ansell sent an open letter to EU commission.
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14 February 2022
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When working at height, it is important to consider all potential requirements such as height safety PPE, provision for rescue, safe access, installed lifeline systems, dropped object prevention, training and inspection. Peter Upcott provides an example of height safety simplified.
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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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02 December 2021
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Graham Wilson explores how advances in wearable technology could help prevent deaths from hazardous airborne exposure in the workplace.
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02 December 2021
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The Registered Safety Supplier Scheme is raising the bar and transforming the supply chain for Safety and Personal Protective Equipment in the UK.
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02 December 2021
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Guide to the British Safety Industry. It seems that the last two years have been a whirlwind in the industry, with the PPE crisis of the pandemic and the changing requirements for the introduction of a new UK Conformity Assessment regime for manufactured goods, created by our departure from the European Union.
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03 March 2022
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Construction workers and scaffolders often carry heavy materials on their shoulder, leading to time off sick, pain and long term injury. Brian Turner explains the extent of the problem and an insight into protection.
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20 December 2021
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This month we put Mark Dowling in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and what's next for Tower Supplies.
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07 October 2021
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The future development of PPE should be focused on equipment that is well-designed and, importantly, comfortable to wear. This will encourage workers to want to wear PPE – and wear it correctly – to help ensure greater safety in the workplace, explains Pete Holdcroft.
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12 August 2021
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THE BSIF PPE conference, which is still available on demand, highlighted the importance of PPE as a control measure. Alan Murray highlights the key messages from the event.
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10 August 2021
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The Covid pandemic has put the spotlight on PPE and highlighted its importance. This year's eye-opening survey reveals the thoughts and opinions of people at the cutting edge of PPE. Kelly Rose looks at the results.
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