The point of PPE

In this webinar, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) will present “The point of PPE” and it will demonstrate clearly, concisely and convincingly the critical role that good PPE plays in keeping the UK’s workforce safe and healthy.

The webinar will demonstrate the challenge of inadequate PPE being acquired or provided to wearers and the potential risks which that can create. Good well specified and competently sourced PPE saves! It saves lives! When risks can’t be eliminated, PPE is essential, but only if it’s fit for purpose and properly specified.

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Quantitative face fit testing for the 21st Century

QUANTITATIVE FIT testing is comprised of two distinct technologies: Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) and Ambient Particle Counting (APC).

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Tested, trusted, traceable PPE

JSP WILL be showing the latest innovative, UK-manufactured safety products at The Health & Safety Event, 2025. Specialising in ‘above the neck’ PPE, JSP offer fully compatible sustainable safety solutions for today’s workplace.

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Stone company in the dock after failing to protect workers

A COMPANY that produces stone products and its director have been fined a total of just under £20,000 after repeatedly failing to protect workers from exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS).

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BOHS launches free training for kitchen worktop workers

LEADING WORKPLACE health body, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), has released a free online training tool to help anyone working in the kitchen worktop industry understand and control the deadly disease which is killing UK workers.

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Powerful solution

Specifying RPE that is both suitable and adequate can be tricky. Ian Kelsall explains how Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) can help.

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Choosing the right quantitative fit testing machine

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION is crucial in hazardous workplaces but ensuring a proper respirator fit is essential for safety. TSI Instruments says that quantitative fit testing is the most accurate method, as it calculates the fit factor based on data.

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RPE Fit Testing requirements

RPE FIT Testing must be carried out by a competent/qualified fit tester.

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Dräger helps Sellafield clean up

DRÄGER HAS provided the Sellafield Nuclear site with 65 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss sets and six Merlin telemetry entry control boards (ECB) to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during incidents and training events.

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US Navy approves QuantiFit2

QUANTIFIT2, THE award-winning face fit testing system from OHD, has just achieved a major accomplishment having received approval from the U.S. Navy.

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