Construction firm fined after injured worker loses sight
A Bradford-based construction company has been fined after an employee was injured at work leading to irreversible damage to his right eye.
By British Safety Council on 30 November 2021
Personal Protection Equipment
Government wasted £2 billion on unusable PPE, finds inquiry
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended for hospitals is still lying in storage, including £2 billion worth of items that are ‘not suitable for use’ in medical settings, a Committee has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 September 2021
Don't slip up
When selecting slip-resistant footwear, it’s vital to also consider factors such as the level of comfort provided to the wearer.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 03 September 2021
Masks only effective if ‘everyone does it’ warn health leaders
Experience has taught us that we can’t guarantee people will behave responsibly to prevent Covid transmission and wear masks, the chair of the British Safety Council has warned.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 July 2021
Get comfortable: PPE for electrical hazards
By Dr. Peter Wimmer on 01 April 2021
A heads up
New developments in safety helmet technology are helping to protect workers from traumatic brain injuries.
By Chris Tidy, Centurion Safety Products on 31 March 2021
HSE rejects claims it bowed to ‘political’ pressure to approve PPE
HSE has dismissed claims it came under ‘political’ pressure to approve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from a particular contractor for use during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 January 2021
'Reinstate Section 40 of Equality Act to stop workplace harassment': TUC
The TUC is calling on the government to implement the Equality Act in full on its tenth anniversary.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 October 2020
Best foot forward
Safety footwear was born out of the necessity to protect workers, alongside the introduction of liability insurance and workplace safety legislation.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 09 September 2020
Get masked up
The increase of fake and non-compliant products and how to spot them
By Neil Hewitt, Arco on 16 September 2020
