WITHIN INDUSTRIES such as construction, utilities, manufacturing, water treatment and infrastructure maintenance, confined spaces present some of the most hazardous working environments. While employers are becoming more aware of the risks associated with confined spaces, incidents do still happen, often because the right questions were not asked before work began.
AT HILLHEAD 2026, taking place from 23–25 June, Dräger, a global leader in medical and safety technology, will showcase its range of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), highlighting advanced respiratory protection solutions designed to safeguard construction and quarrying workers from hazardous dust, particles, gases and vapours.
WORKPLACE SAFETY challenges are evolving. From hazardous atmospheres and confined spaces to lone working and complex contractor environments, organisations across every sector face growing pressure to protect their people — not just reactively, but in real time.
DAY AFTER day, builders, plumbers, joiners, flooring installers and maintenance professionals work in environments that place enormous strain on the body. Repetitive kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying and working in awkward positions are not simply part of the job; they are cumulative stresses that can have long-term consequences for health, mobility and career longevity.
BLACKROCK BELIEVES that responsible manufacturing and industry-leading PPE are not mutually exclusive.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS remain one of the most common workplace safety risks across industries where substances are stored, transferred, mixed or used during cleaning and maintenance activities.
ORGANISATIONS COULD be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk due to delays in accessing critical legionella data, according to environmental risk management specialists Lucion, as it launches a new digital solution designed to transform how water hygiene compliance is managed.
QCS INTERNATIONAL has announced the launch of its new ISO Club, a structured, subscription-based programme designed to help organisations achieve and maximise the value of ISO certification, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001.
IF YOU work in premises that use lifting equipment, understanding the different health and safety requirements is a must to keep employees safe, ensure other assets remain in good condition and avoid long-term costly issues.
IN HIGH-risk industrial environments, safety depends on visibility. Organisations need to know where workers are, understand the conditions they face and respond quickly when incidents occur.
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