PPE


The impact of climate change on occupational safety and health

Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), says that businesses need to act now to protect workers from the effects of climate change. Read More

Skills shortages, sustainability and women’s PPE cited by HS professionals as key areas of focus, report finds

A new report has highlighted skills shortages, sustainability and a lack of women’s PPE as key areas to focus on in the UK health and safety sector. Read More

PPE for women does not fit, 2024 WES survey results says

Over six months in the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) undertook a substantial consultation of the PPE-wearing female workforce in UK engineering. Read More

Are you meeting your responsibilities as a buyer of PPE and safety equipment?

In this article BSIF CEO Alan Murray discusses the responsibilities of buyers of PPE and safety equipment. Read More

Inclusivity in PPE: The manufacturer’s perspective

Ian Kelsall at Dräger Safety UK, shares his view on overlooked areas of face protection fit, which, if not considered, can have adverse effects on the level of safety for the wearer. Read More

Future-proofing safety: Five trends shaping the PPE landscape of tomorrow

Workwear safety company Arco reveals its predictions of the five top innovations influencing the future of PPE over the next decade. Read More

One size really doesn’t fit all

Health and Safety Manager, Thomas Morris (Cert IOSH) on the far-reaching effects of ill-fitting PPE. Read More

Arco backs SHP campaign for PPE inclusivity

The major UK safety equipment supplier, Arco, has declared its support for SHP’s campaign to raise awareness of the need for inclusivity in workplace PPE. Read More

Beth Holroyd: ‘PPE that’s not designed with women in mind is a fundamental problem’

Beth Holroyd shares her experience with ill-fitting PPE, and explains how catering for all not only enhances safety at work, but happiness and wellbeing too. Read More

Thinner and greener – A brief history of protective gloves

Hand protection is evolving to meet the needs of a changing workforce and sustainability goals, says Zakir Abdi, Chief Research & Development Officer at Midas Safety. Read More


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