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Majority of PPE from non-registered providers fail BSIF tests

A warning is being issued to those responsible for overseeing personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety product procurement by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) after latest tests on non-member products highlight the widespread availability of substandard and even dangerous ...

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Tests reveal vast quantities of non-compliant safety footwear on UK market

British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) testing has revealed that a significant amount of safety footwear produced by non-members fails to perform as advertised. Safety footwear is used to protect against hazards including slips, sharp objects, heavy loads, extreme temperatures, and ...

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Innovation and inclusivity key pillars of DCC’s contract win with Network Rail

Direct Corporate Clothing (DCC) has won a major four + four-year contract to provide a full range of protective workwear and footwear for Network Rail. The multi-million-pound tender win, which was secured after an extensive tender process and wearer trials, sees ...

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How do you know your PPE and safety equipment is compliant?

With high volumes of substandard PPE and safety equipment on the market, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) CEO Alan Murray explains how specifiers and users can ensure their products are fit for purpose Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to ...

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Be certain on safety with certified protective wear from Snickers Workwear

Snickers Workwear’s Protective Wear range is the better-informed choice for professionals who demand quality, sustainable products that match protection standards for hazardous environments and foul weather.* Snickers Workwear delivers a comprehensive selection of ergonomically designed Base-, Mid- and Top-layer working ...

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Mitie donates essential hygiene equipment to the Ukrainian rescue and relief centre in Poland

Mitie has shipped vital PPE and other hygiene supplies to the GE Operator Humanitarian Centre in Warsaw, which will be used for essential medical care and general hygiene for those fleeing the war in Ukraine. The centre offers temporary refuge ...

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Ground-breaking recycling collaboration to give plastic PPE waste another lease of life

Plastic PPE waste is to be given another life in a ground-breaking recycling collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and Britain’s largest PPE manufacturer, Globus Group. The soaring quantities of plastic PPE, including respirators and masks, that have been thrown away during the pandemic ...

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Snickers Workwear will stretch your visibility

Certified Hi-Vis Working Clothes to deliver comfort, wellbeing and safety Instant recognition and continuous protection at work is a life-saver in hazardous conditions. That’s why Hi-Vis working clothes are an integral part of every man and woman’s PPE package – ...

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EMMA – sustainably responsible safety footwear

100% Circularity in Materials Technology to Improve Your Carbon Footprint. EMMA will help you reduce your carbon footprint – by supplying Safety Footwear that’s completely made from a combination of recycled materials and materials that are recyclable. This ‘100% Circular’ ...

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Hellberg launch new safety eyewear

Find Focus with Hellberg’s range of all-new specialist safety glasses and goggles. Renowned for its hi-spec PPE that includes advanced hearing protection products, face protection and communication solutions, Hellberg Safety is launching a new range safety eyewear. With a wide ...

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