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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Well, the naming rather gives it away. It is personal to the individual and it is provided to protect them. For the EU the original 1992 PPE Regulations required EU employers to…

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Why working at height is a persistent problem for the food and drink sector
The Plight of Height
Working at height is still considered to be one of the most dangerous occupational activities. In the United Kingdom (UK) alone, it is the most common cause of fatal injuries and has…
Why competent procurement, inspection and maintenance matters
ATEX Equipment Selection
No business wants to experience losses from fires and explosions. We all know that such events can potentially cause harm to people, the environment, the business and your brand reputation. Many commercial…
How are connected devices revolutionising gas detection?
Connected Gas Detection
Confined environments like mines and sewer systems can be hazardous places to work. One of the most dangerous threats in these worksites is gas, which can be lethal but undetectable by human…
A guide to selecting the right type of above the neck protection
A Head Above the Rest
Some of the most important items of PPE are used to protect the head, as David McKeown and John-Mark Edmundson explain. Protection of an employee’s head, eyesight, hearing and respiratory tract is…
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Automation in Control of Work
Automation, Algorithms and AI are all part and parcel of our daily lives, playing more and more of a part in our daily choices and decision making. The predictive text on your…

The role of Personal Protective Equipment in protecting employees in the workplace
Chemical Exposure
Employers in the UK are required by law to protect their employees from exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents which may harm their health. Various pieces of legislation place these duties…
How to avoid the perils of poor PPE
Above the Neck Protection
Procuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be a complex, challenging process – particularly given the number of substandard products that have been flooding the market. Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety…
Legendary Vintage Sneakers Reinterpreted: The New Heritage Safety Shoe line from PUMA Safety
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Why working at height is a persistent problem for the food and drink sector
The Plight of Height
Working at height is still considered to be one of the most dangerous occupational activities. In the United Kingdom (UK) alone, it is the most common cause of fatal injuries and has…
Company Sentenced after Worker Fall from Height
Abbots Mead Limited, a building maintenance company based in Cheshire has been fined £20,000 for poorly managing work at height while carrying out repairs to a roof and cleaning the gutters of…
Food Manufacturing Company Fined After Worker Falls from Ladder
A jam and preserve manufacturer has been prosecuted after a worker sustained multiple fractures after falling from a ladder. Llandudno Magistrates’ court heard how on the 6 April 2020, a worker was…
Safety Footwear


Conversations to have when selecting the right safety footwear
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
When you think about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, safety footwear is high on the list, and on the surface, this might…
David Tuplin explores PPE and how to prevent footwear injuries in the workplace
Staying One Step Ahead
Ensuring that employees are safe at work must be a high priority for all organizations, regardless of industry. According to the Labour Force Survey1, 0.4 million people suffered a non-fatal injury at…
Award-Winning Women Power – PUMA SAFETY Takes Home the iF Design Award
ISM Heinrich Krämer wins the prestigious design award for its new sporty PUMA Safety shoes for women, impressively demonstrating that uncompromising safety, maximised comfort and fashionable design can go together, especially in…
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Gas Detection
How are connected devices revolutionising gas detection?
Connected Gas Detection
Confined environments like mines and sewer systems can be hazardous places to work. One of the most dangerous threats in these worksites is gas, which can be lethal but undetectable by human…


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Using A Fixed VOC Monitor In Cleanrooms
Cleanrooms are found across a wide range of industries for a vast range of uses. This includes the most common applications such as pharmaceutical and medical as well as other less common…
Tiger XT – The New Generation of VOC Detectors Designed to Deliver Enhanced Performance and Durability
ION Science, the leading manufacturer of technologically advanced gas detection equipment has introduced a new range of rapid, accurate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) detectors pairing tough, robust design, with unrivalled sensitivity and…
What Are VOC Gases?
VOC gases are chemical compounds where one of the elements is carbon. Volatile organic compound gases are compound gases that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. VOC’s are manmade…
Carlsberg Fined £3m Following 2016 Ammonia Gas Leak
Carlsberg has been fined £3 million after a contractor died and another was seriously injured following an ammonia gas leak at one of its breweries. The incident happened at Carlsberg’s site in…


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