Utility workers out in the field maintaining our electrical and gas supply networks can be at risk of accidents and aggression from the public, making it vital to have the right technology for raising the alarm and identifying their location.
By Rebecca Pick, Pick Protection on 12 May 2023
Getting the PPE selection process right leads to better wearer protection, cost savings and environmental benefits – but it’s essential to use a specialist provider with the expertise to guide you.
By Ryan Plummer, RS Safety Solutions on 12 May 2023
Slip-resistant safety footwear can play a vital role in preventing slips and trips, but it’s vital to also consider other factors like wearer comfort when selecting it.
By Simon Ash UK, HAIX on 01 September 2022
Health and safety practitioners are more confident since the pandemic that their company will protect workers and that staff will comply with safety rules, a report has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 May 2023
The problem of substandard safety products regularly made headlines during the Covid pandemic as poor quality and unusable products flooded the market, but the issue of substandard PPE and safety products existed long before Covid and remains a significant concern today.
By Alan Murray, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) on 06 April 2023
The consultation into the government’s draft terms of reference (ToR) for the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic has closed today (8 April).
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 April 2022
Health and safety obligations on employers are to be expanded as a result of planned changes to Great Britain’s (GB’s) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE Regulations).
By Zoe Betts, Pinsent Masons on 21 February 2022
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 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
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
