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PPE at Work Regulations (1992) - What to Know about This Law
- by Mike Johnson
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (amended in 2002) is a key piece of health and safety legislation in the United Kingdom. The Regulations require employers to provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) free of charge to employees who may be exposed to risks at work. Employers must also ensure that PPE is used correctly and properly maintained.
The Regulations apply to all types of PPE, including gloves, eye and face protection, hearing protection, respiratory protective equipment and fall arrest equipment.
5 Key Reasons Why High Visibility Workwear Is Important
- by Mike Johnson
Reasons Why High Visibility Workwear Is Important High visibility (hi-vis) workwear is a type of personal protection equipment that makes the wearer visible in high-risk situations. This workwear is designed to be highly visible in low light conditions, typically using yellow or orange or luminescent materials. Reflective strips are also...
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Boiler Suits: What to Know About This Stylish Workwear Trend
- by Mike Johnson
Boiler Suits: What to Know Boiler suits are widely known to safeguard workers against the spills of harmful chemicals and toxins. In industrial areas, protective clothing is necessary. As such, boiler suits were invented to offer safety and comfort as they are usually made of materials such as denim, cotton,...
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5 Ways Hi-Vis Clothing Can Help Improve Safety
- by Mike Johnson
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary for any construction work to keep workers safe. The employer is responsible for providing construction workers with the appropriate equipment for each task, which often includes high-visibility (hi-vis) clothing. Wearing hi-vis clothing can help prevent accidents by making workers more visible to others...
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Good Reasons for Safety Footwear in Work Environments
- by Mike Johnson
Good Reasons for Safety Footwear in Work Environments Safety footwear (such as boots) is an important part of a worker's protective equipment (PPE). But just how crucial are they? For example, some safety shoes have a steel toe cap that protects the toes from being crushed or stubbed. They also...
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The Benefits of Wearing Safety Shoes (And Why You Should Use Them)
- by Mike Johnson
The Benefits of Wearing Safety Shoes (And Why You Should Use Them) You might be here because you are, perhaps, dealing with occupational hazards regularly. However, you may also agree that there is no room for error when operating in a hazardous setting. It should be agreed that wearing safety...
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5 Reasons to Invest in Safety Footwear For the Workplace
- by Mike Johnson
5 Reasons to Invest in Safety Footwear For the Workplace We are all aware of the significance of hefty steel toe-capped boots for individuals working in the construction business. Example of these are our WORKSITE S1P Nubuck Safety Steel toe Boot which is great for building sites or similar heavy-duty work....
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Five Advantages of Wearing Safety Footwear in the Workplace
- by Mike Johnson
Five Advantages of Wearing Safety Footwear in the Workplace There has been a consistent rise in industrial output, globalisation, and high production standards. As a result of these developments, the health and safety of workers have come a long way. Thus, being cautious and safe on the job is essential....
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