As typically ‘male-dominated’ fields such as construction become more diverse, the lack of inclusive personal protective equipment becomes more apparent. For women, ill-fitting PPE comes with discomfort, reduced ability to do their jobs, and a number of safety risks. Why is PPE for women important? PPE is important as it acts as that last line […]
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Week Commencing 13/03/2023 – In The News
Safety body warns of non-compliant PPE The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vigilant about substandard products, as its latest non-member product tests highlight the availability of high levels of non-compliant products. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the BSIF completed tests on […]
Week Commencing 10/10/2022 – In The News
‘Mental health support must be fit for purpose, and take into account different global cultures,’ says Towergate Health & Protection This World Mental Health Day, Towergate Health & Protection is encouraging employers to use the opportunity to ensure any mental health support they offer is fit for purpose, and to take into account global cultural […]
Week Commencing 04/04/2022 – In The News
Daughter of former steel worker highlights dangers related to asbestos following father’s death The daughter of a former steel erector is working to raise awareness of the dangers related to asbestos after her father’s death from asbestos-related lung cancer. Terence Burns, from Widnes, died from mesothelioma, a terminal cancer of the lining of the lungs, […]