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An exploration of the importance of gas detection for personal safety
The Invisible Dangers of Gas
Written by Derek McStea – CMIOSH https://www.arinite.co.uk/health-safety-services Harmful gases have been a threat to human safety for a long time and those working underground to extract minerals initially used canaries, noting that…
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Slips, trips and falls are not as simple as they seem
Not So Fast
Slips, trips and falls, specifically those on the same level. I am sure we have all heard of these before, and indeed, I am sure many of you reading this have experienced…
The ultimate protection in PPE clothing
Safety, Covered
Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) into the public spotlight as it was used to help prevent the transmission of infection. During the peak…
Mitigating noise-induced hearing loss through strategic use of PPE
Sound Strategies
In our bustling workspaces, it is easy to forget that amidst the cacophony lies an insidious risk – noise-induced hearing loss. This invisible occupational hazard, while commonly overlooked, has profound implications for…
An insight into the standards to consider when procuring fall arrest equipment
Restraint or Arrest
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that some 2.3 million workers (men and women) around the world succumb to work-related accidents and diseases every year; this corresponds to over 6000 deaths per…
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Digital and Sustainable: PGP Presents New Products and Services for Occupational Skin Care at A+A
Occupational skin care and hand hygiene have become increasingly important in recent years. It is now clear to all concerned that skin protection, skin cleansing, skin care and hand disinfection products make…
Horizontal Rails: Uses, Comparisons, Advantages
Large buildings often have large windows and limited space for façade maintenance. For example, where window cleaning is concerned, there are few alternatives that guarantee the execution of the work and the…
New responsibilities for Principal Designers and Contractors
The Association for Project Safety (APS) said on Wednesday 23rd August, new regulations – within the Building Safety Act – will mean that those involved in designing and constructing will, Association president, Raymond Bone,…
3 Hidden Risks of Working on a Construction Site
Personal Protective Equipment
The ultimate protection in PPE clothing
Safety, Covered
Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) into the public spotlight as it was used to help prevent the transmission of infection. During the peak…
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…
What does it mean and who should use it?
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…
Fall Protection
An insight into the standards to consider when procuring fall arrest equipment
Restraint or Arrest
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that some 2.3 million workers (men and women) around the world succumb to work-related accidents and diseases every year; this corresponds to over 6000 deaths per…
How to maximise employee safety when working at height
Fall Protection Mistakes to Avoid
Fall protection (general requirements) consistently tops OSHA’s annual list1 of the most common safety violations cited across industries. Other fall-related violations, like those related to ladders and scaffolding, are typically not far…
Requirements and considerations for fall arrest devices
What Goes Up…
When working at height, or when exposed to the risk of falling, there are numerous ways of keeping individuals safe. Removing the risk entirely would be ideal, by either completing the required…
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Hearing Protection
Mitigating noise-induced hearing loss through strategic use of PPE
Sound Strategies
In our bustling workspaces, it is easy to forget that amidst the cacophony lies an insidious risk – noise-induced hearing loss. This invisible occupational hazard, while commonly overlooked, has profound implications for…
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Tackling sound issues when the heat rises
Sound of the Summer
The long-running, scorching hot summer of 2018 provided a new range of considerations for health and safety professionals looking to protect their workforce. Aside from the usual concerns of dehydration, skin protection…
High noise levels endanger hearing, protection must be effective
Testing Hearing Protection Devices
Hearing protection is vital for many people in a wide range of industries around the world. In fact, in many situations it is critical in protecting an individual’s hearing. Worldwide, approximately 900…
Construction Workers: Is Your Hearing at Risk?
It’s no secret that construction workers are at risk of hearing impairment. With loud machinery – and often ineffective protection – damage is common. In fact, 51 per cent of construction workers…
Should we be fit testing for hearing protection devices?
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
It is estimated that the UK economy loses around £25 billion every year in productivity and unemployment through hearing loss (International Longevity Centre 2014). A substantial element of this could be eliminated…
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