The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued an urgent warning to those responsible for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products following the results of its latest independent tests. These findings once again reveal the alarming prevalence of substandard—and potentially hazardous—products circulating in the market. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the BSIF ...

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Warrington-based family business J&K Ross has secured a prestigious five-year contract to supply Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Northern Powergrid following a successful tender process. Northern Powergrid manages the electricity network for over 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. The contract will ensure that Northern Powergrid’s ...

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This year’s SkillELECTRIC UK finalists will be kitted out in high-quality technical clothing and accessories thanks to a new partnership between SkillELECTRIC and Snickers Workwear. In addition to donating work trousers, belts, kneepads, hoodies, polo shirts and gloves for the competitors, Snickers Workwear’s sister brand Hellberg is providing safety glasses and Solid Gear safety footwear ...

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BSIF CEO Alan Murray explains why 2023 will see a greater focus on product safety, including increased scrutiny on the safety and compliance of goods sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces.  The UK has always had a reputation for stringent product safety standards but with constant innovation and the rise of e-commerce many markets have ...

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When it comes to fall protection PPE (personal protective equipment), is compliance with legal standards enough? Alfonso Fernandez of MSA Safety explains why it pays to go the extra mile when protecting your employees. PPE standards make a vital contribution to safety at work, by legally enforcing a reasonable level of quality and capability for ...

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The British Safety Industry Federation (BSiF) is urging buyers and end users of PPE and safety equipment to follow a simple process when specifying products to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Under PPE Regulations, buyers of PPE and safety equipment have a responsibility to ensure that the products they buy are compliant, but ...

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Tried, tested and certified Kneeguard solutions for safety and well-being The long-term effects of working on your knees can cause a lifetime of discomfort and restricted movement. Even the most innocuous bumps to the knees can result in reduced working efficiency and time off work. Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard PRO system could be the solution to ...

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Snickers Workwear leads the way in developing responsible Hi-Vis protective wear. With an extensive range of Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Toolvests, Shirts and Fleeces for men and women, there’s a host of garments in the Snickers Workwear range to satisfy the specific requirements of Class 1, 2 and 3 protection levels. The requirements of EN standards ...

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Leading international PPE manufacturer, Globus Group has announced the launch of an exclusive range of high-quality insulating gloves to help keep vulnerable workers at risk of live electrical contact safe. Created to provide insulation against shocks and electrical damage across a wide range of applications, the gloves are the ideal hand protection for the handling ...

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The new and improved technology throughout the Hellberg Safety communications product range delivers the most advanced protection.   Hazardous work environments demand effective and reliable communication between people. Sometimes you need to talk and sometimes you just have to listen. With a range of up to 3km the new Hellberg Local hearing protector and communication ...

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