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Best and most highly rated waterproof jackets around
- by Cathy Houghton
It's not just in the winter months when having a good, solid, waterproof jacket is necessary. We have those April showers, summer storms, and quite frankly, in Britain, the most unpredictable weather, where rain is almost always guaranteed no matter what the season. Having a suitable raincoat, therefore, becomes a...
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Mental Health and Coping in a time of crisis
- by Mike Johnson
I believe the key to successful therapy is to establish a supportive and collaborative working relationship. I aim to do this by getting to know my clients and trying to understand what brings them to therapy, helping them to find their own answers and the best ways forward.
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Safety first when working roadside
- by Cathy Houghton
Whether you're carrying out essential maintenance works or creating new road layouts, working roadside is a dangerous job. With large pieces of equipment and machinery used and faced with moving vehicle traffic if roads aren't closed completely, this job requires various risk assessments for roadside working and all workers remaining...
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Portwest branded workwear clothing
- by Mike Johnson
More and more businesses today opt for branded workwear for their employees, creating a uniformed and smart yet stylish look. Branded workwear has grown in the UK because it can make life so much simpler in some cases and for some companies! Being able to identify your teams quickly and...
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Portwest Glove Protection
- by Mike Johnson
The European standard for protective gloves is EN 388, which is the standard set for gloves designed and manufactured to protect against mechanical risks, such as heat, chemicals, cuts, etc. This European standard evaluates a series of risks and then associated protection which mitigates these. All gloves carrying the EN388...
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The best coveralls and boiler suits around
- by Cathy Houghton
Overalls, coveralls, or boilersuits – the workwear that provides you with the right level of protection and comfort so you can get on with the job at hand. But is there a difference between the three items of workwear clothing, or ultimately do they all provide the same function? Boiler...
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How to stay visible at work
- by Cathy Houghton
Hi vis workwear is vital pieces of clothing. However, when choosing between the two hi vis colours, which one should you opt for? Yellow or orange? And is there really a difference in the level of protection they offer? When comparing safety vest colours against each other many people will view the yellow...
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Is now the time to replace your high visibility clothing?
- by Cathy Houghton
Even the most highly trusted, designed, and manufactured safety equipment in the world, won't last forever. Safety workwear will need replacing overtime to ensure that it is still adequate for the job – keeping you safe while at work. If your workwear is starting to look more than a little worn or...
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