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From time to time you’ll hear people referring to dust masks and respirators, so it’s understandable that people might get confused and ask: “what’s the difference between a dust mask and a respirator”. Technically, a dust mask is a piece of respiratory protective equipment and its right to refer to a dust mask as a respirator.Read more »
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All construction sites generate a certain amount of dust and if you work on one you may be exposed to construction dust so it’s important you think about how you will mitigate the risk.Read more »
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When we’re speaking with tradespeople and building firms about PPE one question that often comes up is how are different ages affected by noise hazards on building sites? It may surprise you to know that younger construction workers are a lot more vulnerable to noise hazards than older workers.Read more »
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It may seem straight forward that if you've got a good grip on something you can hang onto it – but have you ever wondered what the implications are for not having good glove grip?Read more »
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Regulations and requirements for respiratory protection on a construction site comes under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) rules.Read more »
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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics indicate that over 15% of all accidents in the workplace are cuts, and of those cuts, one third are accidents in which the wrists, hands and fingers receive cut injuries.Read more »
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There are a huge number of PPE related accidents in the UK each year and although from time to time it may be tempting to be lax on the proper use of PPE, the number of accidents and their costs are clear reminders of how important PPE is, especially to the construction industry.Read more »
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Many people in the construction industry choose to use disposable gloves when working in environments from which they could easily pick up a contaminent, whether it be working with grease or working in medical settings. The process of removing disposable gloves is equally important in ensuring no contamination is spread.Read more »
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Choosing the right construction workwear can make all the difference. In fact it can be the difference between life and death in some circumstancesRead more »
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If you’re wondering how to prevent slips and trips in the workplace don't worry, you're not the only one. The first thing to say is it’s likely, no matter how well you plan from time to time, someone will slip or trip at work.Read more »
