October 5, 2023
Some UK construction sites have no effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust and the hierarchy of controls is simply not considered at all, says the regulator. Read More
April 6, 2022
From April, health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be visiting business within woodworking industries such as sawmilling, manufacture of composite boards, and carpentry, as well as other industries where wood dust exposure can occur. Read More
May 4, 2021
The Health and Safety Executive is inspecting fabricated metal businesses across Great Britain to check that they are managing the respiratory risks of welding fumes and metalworking fluids. Read More
March 24, 2021
The fabrication division of Nasmyth Technologies Limited has been fined after four employees were exposed to hazardous substances that caused significant ill health and time off work. Read More
June 25, 2020
A look at the steps for face fit testing, including overcoming the probelm of designer beards and how to ensure the mask properly fits. Read More
June 2, 2020
In these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that businesses take the right measures to ensure their facilities are hygienic and that employees are safe. Those businesses that have temporarily closed and are starting to plan for when they can reopen, should think about what the workplace will look like post lockdown, and proactively take steps to ensure they reopen in the most hygienic way possible. Read More
February 19, 2020
A further look at the changes, what they mean for UK businesses and workers, and more importantly how you can ensure you comply with them. Read More
March 21, 2017
Earlier this month, Alan McArthur, UK technical services supervisor for 3M’s Personal Safety division, led a webinar titled ‘An Introduction to Read More
March 2, 2017
3M will offer an introduction to Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the next instalment of its Safety Spotlight Webinar Series. Read More
June 8, 2016
For Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to protect, it must fit the user. The BSIF asks: does yours? Alan Murray, Read More