Contents

FEATURES

Standard Update: An overview of the new ISO 45001 standard and its requirements – 22

Campaigns Hub: A look at the Fire Door Safety Week campaign – 24

Fire Safety: Changes to the recently revised fire-extinguisher maintenance and service scheme (SP101) – 28

Above the Neck PPE: Georgina Bisby investigates the challenges and opportunities around smart technology in above-the-neck PPE – 36

Airborne Hazards: An update on the work being carried out across the UK to minimise occupational risks of exposure to silica dust – 40

Noise At Work: The growing trend of sound level meter apps – 44

Work At Height: How to access a fragile roof safely / The hierarchy of controls to follow when protecting against falls from height – 48

Health & Wellbeing: Tina Weadick explores how mindfulness can be of benefit to both employee and employer – 52

Hazardous Work Conditions: The challenges that crop up whilst working below ground – 56

Manual Handling: How to minimise the risk of injury when it comes to manual handling – 58

PRODUCTS

Safety Firsts – 14

Fire Safety – 26

PPE – 30

Above the Neck PPE – 34

Breathing Safely – 38

Slips, Trips & Falls – 42

Work At Height – 46

Hazardous Work Conditions – 54

Manual Handling – 57

Premises – 59

Handling & Storing – 61

Managing Safety – 63

Plant & Machinery – 65

Training & Development – 66

Industry Update – 67

REGULARS

News & Analysis – 6

BSIF: News – 18

Safety Links – 68

BOHS: A day in the life – 74

Web Directory – 75