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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With the building renovation rate set to accelerate, Tim Turney takes a look at the importance of protecting against asbestos risks during the great green renovation.

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Selection of adequate and suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPERPE can be complex, but can save wearers from many life-threatening diseases. Here, Mike Clayton provides an insight and into selection and use of RPE.

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Pupils and teachers deserve to have clean air in schools. Here, Mark Bouldin explains why we all need lessons to tackle a looming crisis.

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Despite a marked increase in general awareness, fundamental misunderstandings remain when it comes to selecting and using appropriate RPE says Louise Charlton.

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Respiratory protective equipment keeps workers safe from toxic substances. Here, Ian Gil-Rodriguez introduces the Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

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How safe are manufacturing workers from welding fumes? New findings reveal that toxic welding gases are a potential hazard to everyone, not just the welders themselves. Dominic Murphy reports.

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The food and beverage (F&B) industry includes all companies involved in processing raw food materials, as well as those packaging and distributing them. This includes fresh, prepared foods, packaged foods and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Marion Barnham and Tracy Vernon look at gas detection in the food and beverage industry.

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As the dust starts to settle after a turbulent two years with Covid, Mark Howarth says we need to develop better foresight to ensure we are best prepared to weather the storm.

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This month we put Draeger's David Head in the spotlight to find out how he found himself working in the world of health and safety.

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The risk to the safety of people entering and working in confined spaces include flammable and explosive risk, low levels of oxygen and a range of toxic risks from gaseous toxins to solvent build ups. Here, Georgia Pratt looks at the risks and gas detection choices.

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Asbestos may be banned in dozens of countries, but it is still all around us and presents a significant hazard to anyone who may be exposed to it, says Ruth Wilkinson.

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Zehnder CleanAir 2 removes airborne dust particles from the air in retail, commercial and public applications.

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300 products detecting 28 gases

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MultiRAE Lite One-to-Six Gas Personal Protection/ Confined Space Monitor

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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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This is Wave A smart radon detector with quick and accurate results on your smartphone. Additionally, you can simply wave in front of the detector to get a visual indication of your radon levels.

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The Microdust Pro is a real-time hand-held, data logging instrument for the detection of airborne dusts, fumes and aerosols.

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The HVM200 is a small rugged vibration meter with built in Wi-Fi that can be used to measure hand-arm, whole body and general vibration.

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The Cygnus control panel combines simple installation and user control with optimum performance.

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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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Indoor and environmental monitoring

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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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The alphamesh A-SERIES has a unique design to offer an excellent fit whilst benefitting from being a fold flat disposable respirator. Adjustable to provide a superior fit for most head sizes.

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

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LK Pex manufactures pipes used in under-floor heating, radiator heating and tap water systems, as well as braided hoses. Since it was founded in 2000, LK Pex has quickly expanded, and last year delivered more than 60 million metres of pipes to the heating, ventilation, sanitation and plumbing industries in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East. Based in Ulricehamn, Sweden, the business currently has 14 production lines, employing 85 employees to meet the ever-increasing demands of its customers.

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The DC 2900 is Dustcontrol’s most popular dust extractor. It is suitable for vacuum cleaning and source extraction from handheld power tools (with up to 5” suction casings) and small table saws.

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