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Snickers Workwear Softshell Windproof Trousers for Autumn

NEW SOFTSHELL WINDPROOF TROUSERS FOR THE AUTUMN

Long-lasting, innovative fabrics for comfort, sustainability and longevity are the hallmark of Snickers Workwear Work Trousers – it’s what sets them apart from other brands. The new...
L to R: CEO of RoSPA Rebecca Hickman, Vice President Baroness Watkins, Life President Lord Jordan

BARONESS WATKINS OF TAVISTOCK JOINS ROSPA’S PRESIDENTIAL TEAM

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has announced the appointment of Mary Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, as a member of its presidential team.    ...
Peoplesafe sees upsurge in demand for personal safety alarms in UK rioting

RIOTING AMPLIFIES THE UK’S EMPLOYEE PERSONAL SAFETY CRISIS

As the rioting and violence over the past weeks continues to send shockwaves through our workplaces and communities, personal safety technology provider, Peoplesafe, has seen a 10% upsurge in demand...
Ansell Completes Acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment Business

ANSELL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF KIMBERLY-CLARK’S PPE BUSINESS

Ansell Limited, a specialist in protection solutions, has successfully completed the acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business. This strategic acquisition...
Health and safety body slams ‘shameful’ £1.4bn PPE write-off

IOSH SLAMS ‘SHAMEFUL’ £1.4BN PPE WRITE-OFF

The world voice for occupational safety and health professionals has labelled the former UK government’s failed £1.4bn pandemic deal on personal protective equipment (PPE) as...
Snickers Workwear advice on working safely in the sun

WORKING SAFELY IN THE SUN

Ben Stacey, Snickers Workwear Product Specialist, advises on how to manage the risks from an invisible hazard – UV exposure on site. Wear the right clothes Dressing right for the...
EXPLOSION PROOF LIFTING FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

EXPLOSION PROOF LIFTING FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Konecranes, a lifting equipment specialist, has launched its range of EX C-series electric chain hoists, engineered for explosion proof lifting in hazardous environments. The models are suitable for...
BRITS TURN TO GOOGLE FOR EMERGENCY HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVICE

BRITS TURN TO GOOGLE FOR EMERGENCY HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE

Over the past 12 months, almost 12,000 Brits have panic searched on Google after hitting an underground pipe or cable, not knowing what to do next, and putting themselves at significant risk,...
Nine in 10 workers believe Health & Safety legislation needs ‘overhauling’

HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION NEEDS ‘OVERHAULING’

New research published today has found that more than nine in 10 workers (94%) believe that the main piece of UK Health & Safety legislation should be overhauled, 50 years after it was first...
Wimbledon Centre Court (Picture : Daniel Cooper / CC BY-SA 2.0)

ARCO EXPERTS HELP ENSURE WIMBLEDON ROOFTOP SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE CHAMPIONSHIP READY

With the eyes of the world on Wimbledon, the experts at Arco Professional Safety Services have been working to ensure the safety of people working behind the scenes. Arco has been providing fall...

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