More than five outdoor workers are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, yet 90% of skin cancer deaths (IOSH No Time to Lose Solar Radiation Campaign) could be prevented if exposure to UV rays were controlled. The seriousness of potentially…
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Risk Assessment Tips for Slip Hazards
Slips, trips and falls on the same surface are the number one cause of accidents in UK workplaces and accounted for 31% of self-reported non-fatal injuries last year (HSE, Slips & Trips). In numbers that equates to almost 200,000 workers…
Why Does the Industry Still Use Rags for Wiping?
Why do some companies still use rags when a considerably better wiping solution is available? It is not always recognised that re-usable wipers can create an opportunity to improve efficiency and quality within the work environment. Rags remain popular across…
Kalis Dry Cooling System – Innovation for Workers that Work in the Most Challenging Conditions.
The patent-pending Dry Cooling Technology is the result of an innovative collaboration with Inuteq – a world leader in personal cooling technologies and products. This partnership followed extensive user consultation that demonstrated the issues with existing industrial cooling systems –…
BS 8599-1:2019 Workplace First Aid Standard Explained
What is the BS 8599-1 standard? The BS 8599-1 was introduced in 2011 and is the standard for Workplace First Aid Kits. The standard was introduced to meet the needs of the industry, users and stakeholders. From January 2019 the…
The 9-Step Guide From DuPont to Chemical Coverall Garment Selection
Faced with a huge array of potential hazards, a bewildering choice of protective clothing and the complexity of the certification information, what criteria should be used to select the right protective clothing? Workers can potentially be exposed to a multitude…
Get set for Your Spring Clean with SC Johnson ProfessionalTM
SC Johnson Professional TM have been making the workplace shine for over 130 years. With instantly recognisable, global brands and a cleaning solution for every workplace environment, this trusted range of products ensures a deep and dependable clean. With the…
The Right Cut Protection is in Your Hands
EN388:2016 Standard – What is the cut resistance test method? With the introduction of a new cut test method in 2016 – the EN ISO 13997 or TDM-100 test method – hand protection now complies with the most rigorous assessment…
Respiratory Protection: All You Need to Know
Approx. 5.5 million workers are exposed to respiratory hazards in the workplace and research by both BSIF and HSE has highlighted concerns that RPE is not being effectively selected, used and maintained in a significant proportion of workplaces where a…
How To Reduce Your Washroom Solution Costs
85% of people say the washroom reflects how much an establishment cares about its customers or employees. As the average consumer spends more time away from home at work or leisure, it is more important than ever that workplace washrooms…