Health, Safety and Welfare
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Reducing heat strain for PPE wearers

Independent testing carried out by Switzerland’s Empa research institute indicates that DuPont’s new Tyvek APX protective fabric offers measurably higher breathability, with results showing reduced heat strain and faster recovery for workers in hot, physically demanding industrial environments

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Raising the bar on career prospects

As the compressed air sector looks to address a growing skills gap, the Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician apprenticeship is providing a practical route into the industry. Two apprentices explain what the programme has meant for their careers

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Safety eyewear: Seeing the whole picture

Safety eyewear is traditionally linked to protection against visible dangers like flying debris, sparks, or chemical splashes. But alongside these, growing evidence points to the need for addressing less obvious risks

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Rethinking low level access

Working at height carries risks ranging from fatal falls to long-term musculoskeletal injury, and the choice of low level access equipment plays a central role in managing both, says Samuel Butterworth

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