productMetal midsoles in safety footwear
Despite PPE having the required EC type approval and CE mark, recent tests have indicated that some of the products you assume to be safe, may not be fit for purpose.
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productTime to get shirty in the workplace
With weather pundits forecasting temperatures in excess of 25 degrees centigrade and sometimes reaching a scorching 33 degrees centigrade, it’s important to stay cool while looking cool in the office.
productCompetitors confirmed for Forklift Operator of the Year
RTITB has confirmed the top 40 worldwide forklift operators that will compete in the next round of heats for the acclaimed International Forklift Operator of the Year 2016 award.
articleSafety key for the Northern Powerhouse
Major developments in health and safety policy and practice will be debated at Health & Safety North 2016 in Bolton.
productSports Direct has double the average injuries says TUC
Sports Direct sees nearly twice times the number of injuries compared to the rest of the sector, according to a letter published today (Tuesday) advocating a shareholders vote in favour of an independent review on how workers are treated.
productDistillery blaze left 21-year-old worker engulfed in flames
A distillery in Oldbury has been fined after an employee was engulfed in flames in a fire that destroyed the warehouse and its contents. Firm receives heavy fine.
productSafety footwear catalogue
The latest version of premium safety footwear brand Jallatte’s catalogue is now available to order or view.
productDr. Martens launches DM’s Lite footwear
The lightweight yet durable collection is ideal for those working in the transport and logistics industries that often work long shifts and are required to carry out a variety of tasks in different environments.
productAll-day comfort, come rain or shine
Your feet are an essential tool for your trade. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad preparation, so investing in quality technical footwear is the smart decision.
productCoveralls turn up the heat
The value Dickies Every Day range is to be joined by two much-awaited coveralls: The FR24/7 and the FR24/7TP, which are claimed to be probably the best value overalls of their type on the market.
productKeep your cool
JSP has described the HardCap AeroLite as the lightest, best performing, full shell bump cap on the market weighing less than 135g.
articleTop storage safety lessons
Presentations from ASDA, John Lewis, Weetabix and Travis Perkins are among the highlights at a key upcoming storage safety conference.
productWork-to-leisure footwear
Smash GTX is the latest in U-Power’s collection of original Italian-designed work-to-leisure footwear and is part of its new tough, but totally breathable and extremely waterproof, Gore-Tex-lined range.
productOn an expedition
New for this Autumn/Winter 2016, Scruffs has expanded its Expedition range to include the Scruffs Expedition Thermo Softshell Jacket.
productuvex expands global reach
The uvex safety group has acquired a substantial interest in U.S. based HexArmor. This strategic investment is said to significantly expand the uvex safety group presence in the Western Hemisphere.
productWrap up in winter fleeces
It may be winter outside, but you can still stay fashionably snug and dry when working outside with Dickies’ softshell jackets and micro fleece clothing.
productLet’s twist again
Stand up to winter with the new look Scruffs Twister boot, available from Birchwood Price Tools.
productEar defenders
JSP’s research and development team have designed a new range of Sonis Ear Defenders which peaks at what it claims is an unbeaten SNR of 37.
articleMetal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
articleScotland the brave
Safer Logistics will make its debut in 2017 at the new exhibition Scotland Works. This will add a third strand to Safer Logistics alongside the well-established campaign in HSS magazine and the Seminar Theatre at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC, which is now entering its third year.
