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PPE and Eye Protection EN166

Over 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every single day.

Protecting our vision is one of the most important precautions we can take when it comes to PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Working at heights is something that is completely unavoidable on most construction sites today. While you may just accept that this is part of your job role, there are still certain things you can do to minimise the chance of an accident or injury occurring. Portwest UK offers a wide range of protective equipment and clothing, and alongside heights safety training for your team, this can help to minimise a fall in the future. Keep reading to learn more about our top safety tips for working at any height. Training Your Team  While you may think that the focus of working at heights would be on the protection and equipment you can offer your team, we always recommend improving...

During a regular day at work, there are many activities we undertake that put our bodies at risk of injury. As the largest joint in the body, the knee absorbs a lot of force each day and is critical for almost everything we do. While it’s common for athletes to be impacted by knee injuries, you may not realise that this is also a regular issue with workers. However, these two types of injuries can be quite different, but both require immediate attention. Here at Active Workwear, we know how debilitating a knee injury can be, so keep reading to learn...

While you may think that heat stress prevention is something you only need to think about in warmer climates or during the summer months, thousands of employees are subject to heat stress every day. As an employer, heat illness prevention is something you should always be thinking about, and here at active-workwear.co.uk, we have a variety of items that can protect everyone in your workplace from heat stress. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about fighting heat stress in the workplace. What is Heat Stress?  Before we go any further, it’s important for you to fully understand what is considered to be heat stress. Heat stress is when your body is unable to keep its internal temperature at a...

Preventing slips and trips at work should be a top priority for business owners today. Regardless of the industry you work in, you’ll want to ensure that none of your employees trip over while working under your watch. Today we’re going to share some of our top tips which will help you to prevent slips and falls in your workplace, all of which can easily be applied to any industry. Your first step should always be to equip your employees with the suitable uniform and footwear from Active Workwear, which will keep them safe and sound each day at work.  Avoiding Slips in the Workplace  Slips are...