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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Merck KGaA, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials, is using the new Tychem 6000 F FaceSeal chemical protective coverall from DuPont to protect contractors involved in soil remediation work at its Gernsheim site in south west Germany

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Use of the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace can go a considerable way towards reducing the risk of fatigue and controlling its consequences, as uvex explains

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Inherently hazardous industrial environments are placing increasing demands on personal protective equipment (PPE). So, can the UK textiles sector keep up? Rob Beadle, PPE expert at Arville, shares his thoughts

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High-visibility clothing can become a complex matter when specifying and maintaining it for specific environments. Sibtain Naqvi, UK product marketing manager for workwear at Berendsen, explores the details of this particular type of protective clothing

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Inherently hazardous industrial environments are placing increasing demands on personal protective equipment (PPE). So, can the UK textiles sector keep up? Rob Beadle, PPE expert at Arville, shares his thoughts

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The wearing of protective eyewear in the workplace to safeguard workers’ precious eyes is as important as wearing safety eyewear in professional sports such as cycling and skiing. In these sports, safety is imperative, and participants put a lot of thought into ensuring their eyewear safeguards them to the highest possible level. This should apply equally well in the workplace, as uvex explains

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Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has become aware of an increasing trend towards ‘100% safety eyewear’ policies in many manufacturing environments. Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances looks at the impact this has on eyecare provision.

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Olivier Touchais, general manager, general safety products EMEA at Honeywell Industrial Safety, highlights the latest PPE innovations being developed to help today's safety managers who are facing challenges that are broader and more complex than ever

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Many people will remember the old washing-up advertisement from the 1980s, which extolled the kindness of the ‘mild green’ solution to the hands – just one example of the promotion of products in the home to respect, protect, and keep hands safe. But in the workplace, says Clair Weston, marketing manager, Uvex (UK), individuals often don’t take the same amount of care

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The Vision Plus offers the same protection features as the well established Vision helmet but now features a new moulded visor with additional benefits. Please refer to the Key Features.

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Stylish wraparound safety spectacles for fitting prepaid single vision, bifocal or varifocal. *UK Only*

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The Reflex helmet has been designed with Safety and Comfort in mind; High visibility options and/or Reflectors available for improved visibility during poor light conditions as well as ventilation, Terylene cradle and sweatband all as standard.

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Centurion's face protection range provides effective protection against a wide range of general workplace hazards. Centurion general purpose face screens are available in Polycarbonate for maximum impact protection or Acetate for chemical resistance.

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

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Specialised Safety Helmet with Integrated Over Spectacles - providing grade B medium energy impact protection.

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After extensive market and technical research, the Concept was developed to exceed the demanding PPE market requirements. A unique and innovative helmet, the Concept provides the user with the lightest, strongest and most comfortable helmet available.

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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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The Vulcan fibreglass safety helmet material is resistant to radiant temperatures of up to 500°C and is designed for use in industries where there is a risk from high levels of radiant heat.

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