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Recall of safety shoes sold on TikTok exposes substandard PPE crisis

TIKTOK SAFETY SHOE RECALL EXPOSES SUBSTANDARD PPE CRISIS

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has warned that a recent recall of safety shoes sold via TikTok highlights the alarmingly wide availability of substandard personal protective equipment...
BSIF appoints John Hooker as new Chief Executive Officer

BSIF APPOINTS JOHN HOOKER AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has announced the appointment of John Hooker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). John, who currently serves as the Chief Executive of SATRA...
Safety Fears Persist Among European Construction Workers

SAFETY FEARS PERSIST AMONG EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

A new report from tool brand MILWAUKEE has found that risk remains unacceptably high on European construction sites, harming workers, employers and the wider sector alike. The report, Building a...
The Filapro Chem Nitrile gauntlet by Midas Safety

AN INDUSTRY-FIRST FROM MIDAS SAFETY

Midas Safety has launched a new liner technology for chemical gauntlets, providing high levels of protection against a wide range of chemicals while offering unprecedented end-user fit and comfort....
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...
HAIX UK sales manager Simon Ash on railway workers safety footwear PPE

TRAIN OF THOUGHT ON SAFETY

This Rail Safety Week, Simon Ash, UK Sales Manager at HAIX, shares his expert opinion on the importance of equipping railway workers with appropriate and compliant PPE to mitigate the risk of...
Unigloves Announces Acquisition of PPE Company – Nitrex

UNIGLOVES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PPE COMPANY – NITREX

Hand protection specialist Unigloves has announced the acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Spain-based PPE manufacturer Nitrex, with future options to acquire the remaining interest. The...
Arco Partners With Mental Health Foundation

PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT HEADS ‘INSIDE AND OUT’

Arco has pledged to donate a share of profits from its hard hat sales to the Mental Health Foundation, as part of a new partnership to “protect heads inside and out”.   From...
Uvex Quizzes and Giveaways at the Health & Safety Event

QUIZZES AND GIVEAWAYS AT THE NEC

Visitors to the uvex stand (stand 4/F20) at The Health & Safety Event (30 April-2 May 2024, NEC Birmingham) will get an exciting chance to win a pair of sports glasses worn by the...

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