
Fred Flintstone + Neil Armstrong + Sir Lancelot = PPE
Q) What do Fred Flintstone, Neil Armstrong and Sir Lancelot have in common? A) They all wore protective clothing. Fred …
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A brief history of the hard hat: did you know?
Hard hats. Nowadays they’re compulsory head gear for all industrial, mining and construction workers. Would Bob the Builder ever be …
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History Gets The Safety Boot
Back in 1950, 29,000 industrial workers sustained foot injuries. These were the shocking figures presented to Mr Harold Watkinson MP, …
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PPE: Santa’s Been A Naughty Boy This Year
As the night before Christmas nears and children hang stockings from chimneys with care, we have a bit of a …
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Do Employers Have To Provide Personal Protective Equipment?
As an employer, you have a duty to provide “suitable” personal protective equipment to employees who may be exposed to …
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The art of industrial safety #4: PPE
When accidents occur, they usually do so without warning. It is crucial then that operators wear the right Personal Protective …
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The iLearn online training platform is generating a fantastic response from delegates at this year’s Tank Storage Association conference. Reynolds …
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Toolbox Talk #2: PPE
Upon removing hot casserole from oven, wear gloves. Failure to do so can result in injury or, even worse, the …
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