Adam Pope explains the difficulties of gas safety in small facilities and provides guidance for managing employee safety in these environments.

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Specifying RPE that is both suitable and adequate can be tricky. Ian Kelsall explains how Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) can help.

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Real-time dust monitoring offers instant information in areas where airborne dust is present, giving live readings of dust data and subsequent audio/visual alarms when dust levels are dangerous to workers health. Adrian Eccles provides an insight.

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Fixed-point detection systems are permanent installations designed to provide continuous monitoring of gas levels in a wide range of environments, from commercial premises through to heavy industrial settings. Tracy Vernon provides an insight into when you need a fixed gas detection system.

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Selecting respiratory protection equipment (RPE) for today’s diverse workforce can be a challenge - workers come in all shapes and sizes and it is essential the RPE is right for each individual. Ian Kelsall looks at the importance of inclusivity in RPE.

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We put Draeger Safety's Ian Kelsall in the spotlight on to find out how he found himself working in the world of health and safety.

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TIM TURNEY emphasises the importance of effective airborne hazard monitoring measures set in place and the importance this holds in protecting workers.

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Bob Latimer discusses monitoring and control limits for dust and fumes in the work environment.

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Over the last decade, global sustainability legislation has surged by 155%. Alex Minett outlines some key worldwide legislative developments and discusses how businesses can respond.

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Chris Mottershaw looks at how far gas detection has come since the days when a canary alerted miners to the presence of dangerous gases.

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While positive steps have been taken, there is still much more that can be done to reduce incidences of occupational lung disease, according to George Elliott.

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Paul Salisbury discusses the key differences between the different methods of face fit testing to help you to choose the right one for your needs.

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HSM asks Daniel Frith about the dangers of exposure to airborne contaminants and how to mitigate the risks.

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The use of technology to enhance worker safety has become invaluable, especially where hazardous gases are present. Here, Anne Osbourn looks at at the game-changing role that connected gas detection devices are playing to keep workers safe.

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Craig Cowbrough talks to Mark Lynch of DMH about his use of cloud connected environmental sensor technology to help deliver better health and safety outcomes in the workplace.

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While greener fuels – such as hydrogen – are seeing increasingly widespread use to protect our planet, we must also consider the risks and dangers of these new forms of energy. David Head says there is a pressing need to understand the risk to ensure worker safety.

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Each issue, British Safety Council will use this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future issues.

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are increasingly making the headlines, but what exactly are they and what effect do they have on the workplace as well as everyday life. Tracy Vernon​ provides an insight.

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There is growing awareness of poor indoor air quality and how this can effect the health and wellbeing of workers. David Flower takes a look at this important issue.

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Each issue, British Safety Council will use this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future issues.

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The C-SERIES twin fold disposable respirators offers many benefits such as unique colour coding and ease of storage, whilst their individual bagging also reduces risk of contamination.

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4 Gas Mix (34 Litre)

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Chemmaster suits are tough and uncompromising, with exceptional chemical resistant properties against many acids and alkalis. They are ideal for a wide variety of chemical handling operations and have been widely regarded as the industry standard for over 30 years.

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The Corpro HM1400 half mask is a lightweight, comfortable reusable respirator that provides protection against hazardous airborne contaminants.

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MiniRAE Lite Photo Ionisation Detector

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Research shows that dust exposure is a significant health hazard to people working in the construction industry. This article explains why dust exposure is dangerous and explores the various options available for reducing it.

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Zehnder CleanAir 12 removes airborne dust particles from the air in industrial and commercial applications.

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The 3000 SERIES disposable respirators offer an outstanding level of protection demonstrated when conducting Face Fit Testing. Having electrostatic filter media allows low breathing resistance and a lightweight outer shell maintains excellent shape

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Zehnder CleanAir 6 removes airborne dust particles from the air in industrial and commercial applications.

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The industrial GasAlertMicroClip is the world’s most popular multi-gas portable detector, delivering long runtime and reliability — plus small size, low cost and the easiest user experience.

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Personal and area monitoring applications

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Chemsol Plus garments are manufactured from a softer, more tactile 340gm2 EPVC / Polyester fabric with additional anti-static (AS) and flame retardant (FR) properties needed for many higher risk applications. This is the fabric of choice for many safety professionals.

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chem cre8 allows you to design your own chemical clothing, to suit your specific safety needs. This revolutionary system enables you to select up to 8 key safety features of a chemical suit and combine them to create your very own suit design.

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The SoundTrack LxT® Sound Level Meter was developed to meet the unique needs of those involved in workplace noise exposure assessment and plant noise surveys.

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Touchpoint Plus is an easily configurable, wall mounted control system that supports up to sixteen channels of gas detection. Its intuitive user interface and modular approach enables you to take control and configure what you need for a wide range of applications.

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