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01 June 2022
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WITH BUSINESSES looking for ways to improve their sustainability, protective workwear and laundry services provider, Elis UK, explains how its circular economy approach can help.
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06 May 2022
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Hand protection specialist Unigloves has launched a new nitrile disposable glove – BioTouch – combining chemical resistance, comfort and grip with innovative, environmentally friendly, biodegradable technology.
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29 April 2022
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SAFETY PRESCRIPTION eyewear provider uvex is urging employers to rebook overdue eye checks as soon as possible to ensure employees are wearing appropriate PPE at work.
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04 May 2022
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Safety prescription eyewear plays a vital role in helping to reduce workplace injuries to the wearer and those around them, while those with lapsed eye tests should make it a priority to get a check-up, says Clair Weston
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20 December 2021
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Arc flash-resistant clothing is critical to protect against industrial accidents, but selecting the correct level of protection for the application can be challenging says Pauline Weisser
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22 September 2021
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Eye protection can save an employee's eyesight; it can also save the employer hefty legal costs. Here, Peter Dumigan highlights the importance of care over compensation
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26 July 2021
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Since the pandemic began, industrial workplaces with already high health and safety demands have experienced a new set of pressures, says Naz Dossa
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27 May 2021
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Already relatively commonplace in the sports market, Multi-directional Impact Protection System technology is now available in an industrial safety helmet. Chris Tidy looks at the importance of mitigating rotational brain injury risk
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11 September 2020
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SINCE THE outbreak of the recent pandemic, the importance of personal protection equipment (PPE) as a literal life-saver in health and safety settings has become more increasingly well known to the wider public
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05 February 2020
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Although there is now greater awareness around safety precautions and PPE in the workplace than in the past, when you hear stories like the one below the importance of wearing the correct head protection hits home, says the BSIF.
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07 October 2019
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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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04 October 2019
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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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16 October 2019
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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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31 January 2019
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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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14 November 2018
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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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29 October 2018
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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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25 April 2018
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Structural steel specialist, Severfield processes up to 1000t of steel each week at its Dalton site in North Yorkshire. When painters at the site wanted a protective coverall that was lightweight and would allow them to work comfortably throughout their 10h shifts, they turned to DuPont Protection Solutions
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16 November 2017
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Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) keeps the power on for millions of homes and businesses across England and Scotland, including on remote Scottish islands. Engineers work in tough outdoor conditions and are available 24/7, 365 days/year. Appropriate PPE is essential. SSEN saw positive results when its engineers tested lightweight waterproof jackets and salopettes featuring GORE-TEX fabrics
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05 February 2018
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Malteurop, a major producer of malted barley used in brewing, wanted to ensure its workforce was fully protected when undertaking the daily cleaning regime necessary to keep its malting floors and vats free of bacterial contaminants and blockages. The company turned to DuPont Protection Solutions to provide PPE and training support
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30 October 2017
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Two years on from raising concerns that some safety footwear with EC type approval and CE marking is not fit for purpose, Arco has evidence of products that failed safety testing and which are still being sold. Neil Hewitt, divisional director quality and technical standards at Arco, discusses the need for employers to be vigilant when purchasing PPE
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