Fantastic bargain prices for personal protective equipment can be had on the Clearance Sale page of Arco’s website. At the time of writing there were some great offers on iguard safety spectacles. Eye protection is a key element of any safety plan and the appropriate PPE should be a must when a risk assessment identifies issues in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Matthew Judson, Director – Respiratory & Technical Support, JSP Ensuring the right level of head protection is vital to prevent head injury in the workplace and is the employer’s responsibility. However, all though most helmets may look similar at a quick glance, different helmets perform at completely different levels, some of which are more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When PPE is required in the workplace, it is critical that the appropriate type is used. The choice of a protective glove is defined by the intended application, the risks to be covered and the glove’s technical characteristics.
Workers sometimes require safety footwear in their PPE kits. Slip-resistent safety footwear comes in many forms and this guidance from HSE explains what to look out for. Choosing slip-resistant footwear from the whole host of products on the market can be difficult. Sole descriptions are varied, from ‘improving the grip performance’ to ‘excellent multi-directional slip-resistance’. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It is extremely important that PPE is used properly. This HSE video shows clearly how to remove single-use gloves without contaminating your hands: Removing single-use gloves without contaminating your hands Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0.
Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)? The short answer is yes. It is critically important that employers provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to the workforce. Once a hazard has been identified, and it is recognised that control measures will not stop exposure, then it will be necessary to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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