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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New Industrial Head Protection Standard

Join JSP, UK and Europe’s leading manufacturer of Head Protection to learn what the new industrial head protection standard means in practice.

EN 397:2025 is the most significant change to safety helmet standards in decades. It introduces two helmet types: Type 1 for top impacts, and Type 2 for top, side and rear impacts, helping to simplify selection.

New compatibility tests are set to improve how helmets work with accessories and other PPE, like visors and ear defenders, bringing the standard in line with global safety rules.

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Research highlights mental health crisis among tradespeople

NEARLY A third of tradespeople are considering leaving the industry, which adds to the UK’s already critical shortage of skilled workers, says new research.

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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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Value your head

YOUR HEAD is your most valuable asset; invest in the right helmet to protect it. Louise Charlton provides an insight.

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A head for safety

Head protection is essential on site. When selecting a helmet, make sure it is suitable for the hazards and environment to keep people safe. Louise Charlton provides an insight.

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Protect from the top

Many of us wear hard hats or safety helmets at work to protect our heads and help keep us safe, but do we really understand what can go wrong if we suffer a head impact even while wearing our head protection and what the repercussions may be? Chris Tidy provides an insight.

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Supporting firefighter fitness

DRÄGER HAS donated five HPS Safeguard helmets to a group of firefighters who regularly compete in global firefighter fitness competitions to support their efforts, and promote fitness as a means of furthering firefighter health.

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Award-winning head protection

THE NEW award-winning ALTA offers all-round impact protection. The mountaineering-style helmet features a specialised shell structure and internal liner to increase durability and shock absorption performance, with an extended nape section for greater neck coverage.

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City of Derry Airport prioritises safety

DRÄGER HAS supported the City of Derry Airport in modernising its suite of personal protection equipment (PPE) and protocols to safeguard its specialist Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) from incident-based safety risk and the risks posed by carcinogens to which they are often exposed.

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