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12 January 2021
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Ellie Yakimov looks at how our changed relationship with airborne pathogens brings a new level of protection.
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05 November 2020
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Controlling airborne hazards in the workplace is essential to protect workers from a host of lung illnesses. James Dodgson and David Gough explore the various hazards and health risks.
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24 September 2020
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Given that a large part of communication is non-verbal, Jack Hartley asks if it is time to rethink your respiratory protection, especially in the healthcare industry where reading facial expressions can be beneficial to patients.
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12 August 2020
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Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is one of the most common naturally occurring elements on the planet. Found in the earth’s crust, crystalline silica is a key component of sand, granite and other naturally occurring minerals. George Elliott takes us through the dangers of RCS, how employers can reduce exposure and types of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to consider for protection from silica dust.
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12 August 2020
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As digital transformation continues through global industry, four trends are driving innovation in flammable gas detection: poison resistance, unparalleled accuracy to multiple hydrocarbons, connectivity and data science. Sean Stinson and Bob Christensen look at the trends in combustible gas detection.
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10 September 2020
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Businesses using gas within their process need to monitor the levels to ensure employee safety. To ensure the right fixed gas detection system is used for the right job there are many factors that need to be considered. Nathan Marks provides an insight into this important piece of kit.
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11 May 2020
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As the death rate from asbestos-related diseases continues to rise, Craig Evans looks at the part training can take in mitigating the risk.
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23 January 2020
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When it comes to explosive gases, especially in confined spaces, it is imperative that you make the right decisions for which portable device to use. Here, Phil Saxton gives an insight into infra-red sensors versus catalytic sensors.
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25 November 2019
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Josh Thomas discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role of monitoring.
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02 October 2019
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We need a more precautionary approach to managing welding fume exposures, says professor John Cherrie.
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03 September 2019
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Crowcon outlines the many benefits of moving to an addressable fixed gas detection system.
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20 August 2019
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There are new strategies for the confined space threat. Jacob Spector says you need think beyond a traditional approach by employing ‘Connected’ devices to enhance safety.
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13 May 2019
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Planning is the key to ensuring your health and safety arrangements really work and in the latest webinar from Southalls Ian Hatherly, Richard Denton, Sarah Leake and Caroline Lee looked at COSHH, asbestos and legionella, outlining challenges that their clients face today in terms of the increased focus on health and safety this year.
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08 May 2019
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Providing protection against potential respiratory hazards is essential, and employers need to make sure they get it right. George Elliott offers a four-step approach to choosing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
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23 January 2019
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Reducing cases of occupational lung disease is not going to be easy as it will entail educating employers and employees alike. Megan McConville questions why despite better knowledge, why the figures have not reduced.
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17 October 2018
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Despite nearly two decades of regulations, harmful dusts and vapours and gases in the air are still killing workers. Tim Turney looks at how to provide a safer working environment.
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27 June 2018
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Monitoring toxic gases and hazards in the workplace is a lot easier due to intelligent technologies, says Gary Collins
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27 April 2018
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Georgina Bisby discusses recent progress around the prevention and control of construction dust
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25 April 2018
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Richard Beardsley of personal protection specialist Alpha Solway looks at the key steps to selecting the right type of dust masks
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13 March 2018
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Inhalation of toxic gases can kill you. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you and your employees are breathing air that is safe and free of such gases. RPB Safety's view is that testing breathing air every quarter is not enough, as the quality of your breathing air is subject to so many variables that can change in an instant. Here, the specialist in air supplied respirators, airline filters and monitoring equipment explains more
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