With the cost of poor mental health in the workplace ranging between £33-42bn each year, businesses need to get better at spotting and supporting mental wellbeing concerns. Indicators of poor mental health can be physical, psychological or behavioural and so a starting point is to understand some of the most common warning signs of poor mental health, explains Towergate Health & Protection.

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As the warmer months come to an end, and the colder and darker months begin to draw in, protecting workers from the elements of the winter weather becomes a priority. However, it’s important that this protection from the harsh winter does not compromise on protection against Arc Flash - a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion.

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During the winter months when shorter days mean reduced visibility the dependence on high visibility workwear to identify employees increases. High visibility clothing is a key part of the workforce PPE and millions of pounds is spent on it every year within the UK, but not all high visibility clothing is created equal, explains the BSIF.

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New research points to a step change in emergency treatment of water jet injuries. David Kennedy, director of the Water Jetting Association, explains more

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Georgina Bisby meets Joshua Poolton, sales manager robotics & automation products at Comau to find out more about the company’s investment in exoskeletons and their HUMANufacturing vision

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We are used to seeing industrial robots working behind fences and guards, but what happens when robots leave their cages to work more closely with humans? Will they be safe? Are they subject to the same safety standards as their bigger brothers asks Dr Martin Kidman.

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While optimising the opportunities offered by Industry 4.0’s digital transition is a must, reducing the risks involved in the increased interconnectivity of this ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ is imperative. Advanced sensors are already finding their way into modern manufacturing lines, facilitating informed decision-making. But this is just the beginning. Further innovations will unlock the full potential of smart component technologies, says Paul Taylor, Head of Industrial Products (UK) at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation.

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Properly maintained lifting gear is one of the vital links with the supply chain so it's essential not to overlook lift maintenance, says Roger Bates of lift manufacturer Hymo.

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More than 4,000 people a year in the UK suffer major injuries from falls while working at height and it is a major cause of workplace death. While the majority of these incidents occur in construction, other sectors of employment are also affected. Most of the major injuries are associated with falls of less than two metres. 

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Denis Hogan, performance and special projects manager at the Lifting equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), runs through the roles and responsibilities for ensuring the continued safety of in-service lifting equipment.

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In most laboratories and industries, the use of hazardous and combustible materials is part of the regular routine and is unavoidable. On a daily basis the improper storage of such materials puts people, the environment and property in danger.

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Simon Hodge, consultancy group manager at Bureau Veritas explains what companies can expect in light of the HSE's recent action to increase awareness of the hazards posed by welding fume.

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The UK is on track to have 1 million women working in core STEM roles by 2020, according to gender balance campaign group WISE, yet women say they are still struggling to find personal protective workwear and footwear that fits, despite ranges of both being available for over a decade. Have women’s ranges been missing the mark or are they simply not finding their way to the women who need them? It seems it’s a bit of both discovers Georgina Bisby

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There are many things constantly changing in the industrial workplace and anyone using equipment and machinery at work must be adequately trained to ensure health and safety in its use, design and development, supervision or management. Kevan Cowley, Electronic & Safety Specialist with Wieland Electric, looks at the best way to keep abreast of changes and preserve the safety of the workforce.

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Distilleries have been affected by the update to the EN1755:2015 standard, which has changed how ATEX compliant lift trucks are built and managed. Pyroban explains more

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Hazardous noise is one of the commonest risks in the workplace, affecting about 30% of workers. It can lead to permanent hearing impairment over time, yet damage to hearing is easily and completely preventable by reducing the risk at source, and/or providing correctly-fitted protective equipment. uvex considers the issue and explains how hearing protection has been reclassified under EU law

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Wellbeing starts from the feet up and investing in quality, compliant protective footwear helps ensure workers are protected and able to perform at their best, as Simon Ash, UK sales manager at HAIX, explains

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Airborne dust is the workplace health hazard forgotten by many. However, it is a serious risk to your employees’ health and your company’s long-term finances. In this piece, dust suppression expert, Renby, outlines the risks of airborne dust and the steps you can take to counter its effect on your business

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Health & Safety Scotland is a free-to-attend b2b exhibition dedicated to Scotland’s safety industry. The event returns to the SEC, Glasgow on the 12th and 13th September 2018. 

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While all machines supplied in the European Economic Area must comply with the Machinery Directive and be safe, machinery safety is much broader than ensuring compliance with this directive, explains Paul Taylor, head of industrial products (UK) at TÜV SÜD Product Service, a global product testing and certification organisation 

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FLIR Thermal Studio is a thermal image analysis and reporting software designed to manage large sets of thermal images and videos.

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The 1125 Classic is a general purpose, well balanced safety helmet with a Terylene cradle and a Brushed Nylon sweatband.

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This course is for first line managers - those who have to, or are about to, acquire supervisory responsibilities.

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The Verderflex® Peristaltic Cased Tube Pump range are ideal for benchtop, laboratory and process environments. Tube pumps are perfect for lower flow rates, are fully programmable, with the option of multiple heads. These types of pump provide accurate dosing and repeatability and are capable of handling viscous and chemically aggressive liquids as well as shear sensitive products.

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AirPro Baseball Bump Cap has been designed to provide maximum breathability for increased coolness. The design incorporates a lower nape strap depth for optimum head retention and it is one of the lightest caps around at only 135g. Approval exceeds EN812 A1 requirements.

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The 150AC Chair is a specially designed transit chair to facilitate the movement of passengers with reduced mobility along narrow aisles and confined spaces.

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Interior & Exterior Kerbing systems

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Evac+Chair Accessories: emergency stairway evacuation chair, mobility impaired

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Verderflex® Industrial peristaltic pumps are extremely robust pumps, ideal for heavy duty operations on intermittent or continuous duty cycles. They are a simple to use, easy to control, versatile and reliable way to pump liquids.

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Diversified technology company 3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its best-selling E-A-R brand Classic Hearing Protector with a new educational microsite, Discovery Kits, and free prize draw.

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Helmet Mounted ear defender to fit to all Centurion safety helmets. Excellent noise protection, especially for high frequencies.

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Reach heights between 20.00m - 57.00m

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A new white paper, "DualSense™ Technology: Why two are safer than one," has been released by Industrial Scientific.

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Managing machinery and equipment which has been isolated for maintenance or for any other reason is essential, as is the need to communicate the status of the ‘lock-out’ and ‘shutdown’ to others in the workplace. This is often a requirement for in-house safety and maintenance procedures so any device which helps the communication process would be beneficial.

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Fibreglass access ladders are manufactured using fibreglass pultruded profiles, which offer lightweight, chemical resistance, easily installed solutions to vertical access

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