New research published by 3M has revealed that over a third of companies in UK have employees who don’t wear safety eyewear when required.

A number of English football clubs have banned vuvuzelas from their grounds on match days on account of safety concerns.

There is a “worrying lack of understanding” among employers regarding safety eyewear that could put employees at risk and incur unnecessary costs. 


International integrated energy and refining company, ConocoPhillips has been praised by a medical research charity for an initiative that promotes awareness of the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss.

The majority of employers are not ready to make adjustments that address hearing loss among older employees.

A Lincoln sheet-metal fabricator has appeared in court in what the HSE believes is the first proactive prosecution for potentially dangerous noise levels in ten years.

With about 22,000 staff plus 12,000 freelancers on location all around the world, the BBC needs robust safety management procedures to deal with the myriad risks and hazards its employees face. A major challenge is managing the performance of live classical music safely, so Ruth Hansford explains the work underway at the corporation to ensure everybody knows the score.

Cameron Clark considers a recent court case that could increase employers’ liability by imposing a stricter duty on organisations to provide and maintain a safe workplace.

David Leonard outlines the problems of relying on the Single Number Rating (SNR) system for determining the effectiveness of hearing protection, and suggests other methods to use in the development of a successful hearing conservation programme.

Managing noise in the workplace to minimise the risk of damage to employees’ hearing can be a time-consuming task, particularly in large organisations with myriad sites and working practices. Jim Smith discusses how a strategic risk assessment approach can work best in such environments.

Controlling and managing noise exposure is one of the most tangible and straightforward occupational risks to manage and, therefore, by definition, to defend against, so Nick Martens outlines how best to avoid claims and capitalise on your efforts when the underwriter is determining the premium.

3M, the diversified technology company, is celebrating success in three major awards schemes for its work in health and safety.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has published a free guide that aims to help safety managers understand the intricacies of selecting the correct safety eyewear.

In advance of Noise Action Week, which runs from 26-30 April, Barbour Environment, Health & Safety has added ‘The Barbour Resource Pack: ‘Noise at Work’ to its range of resources.

A hearing research charity has published information for tinnitus sufferers to help them manage the condition.

A new initiative has been launched to encourage manufacturers to make quieter machinery and businesses to use it, in a bid to reduce noise-related ill health in the workplace.

At Rolls-Royce’s Derby plant, Michelle Mackay has responsibility for safety eyewear for between 80 and 100 workers.

Representing a reported saving of up to £1400, a limited special offer on its noise-at-work kit has been announced by Casella CEL.

Scott Health & Safety has enhanced its Protector® Interchange Face Protection Range with the launch of the IB2000 Browguard.

Safety equipment provider uvex says results of tests it conducted on safety spectacles show that those who buy cheap ones, costing around £2 per pair rather than superior-quality ones for £6, will likely end up paying double over the course of a year to protect employees’ eyes.

JSP has introduced a low-cost helmet personalisation service that will allow customisation of JSP’s Mk 7 safety helmets with corporate imaging and individual employee names.