BSIF

Under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, employers have a duty to assess workplace risks to their workers, including identifying groups who might be particularly at risk 🔵 This includes older workers, pregnant workers and new mothers

If you breathe in 'dirty' air at work, you may be at risk of developing respiratory disease - this is entirely preventable. Read our tips on how to prevent breathing in 'dirty' air. 🔗 ow.ly/KO6a50Zu6LY #cleanairtakecare #rpe #ppe #respiratoryprotection

Does your workplace have suitable and sufficient lighting in all areas? Check lighting in areas where: 🔵 vehicles manoeuvre or pedestrians and vehicles circulate and cross 🔵 loading and unloading takes place Make sure that there are no sudden changes in lighting levels

The BSIF administers a number of associations, product groups and working groups These bring members together to resolve common issues and to provide up-to-date intelligence on the market, its standards and its regulatory requirements 🔗 ow.ly/ft4350GkWos #bsif #ppe

Forklifts must be suitable for the tasks required of them and be properly maintained Drivers should only operate forklifts that they are trained and authorised to use 🔵 Untrained drivers often cause accidents It's crucial to give forklift operators enough time to do the tasks

While other safety controls are essential, PPE remains a vital line of defence when risks cannot be eliminated. But this isn’t just about compliance - it’s about keeping people well, engaged and performing at their best. 🔗 ow.ly/VASw50VElhH #ppe #rsss

Protective gloves tend to be less effective than other control measures, but if avoiding contact is impractical or is not enough to protect workers, protective gloves may be needed. 🔵 Base your choice of glove on the work, the wearer and the environment they work in

High-quality hearing protection is vital where workers are exposed to excessive noise 🔗 ow.ly/7NCi50SQxNh 🔵 Cut through the noise - always select safe hearing protection

Do your employees use respiratory protection? If the equipment is reusable, it should be regularly cleaned and checked to ensure that it remains effective. Written records of RPE maintenance must be kept. 🔵 Workers must be properly trained in RPE use, and supervised

RPE needs regular checks, cleaning, testing, maintenance & suitable storage to ensure that the equipment is working properly and continues to protect workers. Do you know your responsibilities and how to maintain and check it? 🔗 ow.ly/Ttba50Zpb0M #cleanairtakecare #ppe

🔵 Take care to protect workers from airborne contaminants The RPE provided to workers must be right for: - the hazardous substance - the work environment - the task - the wearer Don't forget that fit testing must be conducted by a competent person. #fit2fit

Employers: Take care to protect workers from airborne contaminants The RPE provided to workers must be right for: - the hazardous substance - the work environment - the task - the wearer 🔵 Fit testing must be conducted by a competent person #fit2fit

If during work you discover materials which you think is asbestos: - stop work immediately - report the problem to whoever is in charge Remember that asbestos fibres can cause fatal lung disease and lung cancer. 🔵 You must be trained to work safely with asbestos materials

Have you seen our face fitting training courses? All training offered has been thoroughly checked to make sure it aligns with the methods of #Fit2Fit and complies with best practice for respiratory protective equipment fit testing. 🔗 ow.ly/ge9f50QeLKB #ppe #rpe

🔵 Your PPE must be properly looked after and stored when not in use If it's reusable, it must be cleaned and kept in good condition. Use the correct replacement parts, follow the manufacturer’s replacement schedule, and keep replacement equipment available for workers.

Spill control measures are essential to avoid personal injury and environmental pollution There are other benefits, including efficiency and avoiding the risk of heavy fines and bad publicity 🔗 ow.ly/rx7j50DttWt 🔵 Make sure you have effective control measures in place

PPE for protecting against hazards to the head includes safety helmets and bump caps 🔵 Make sure PPE is compatible and can be worn together - some safety helmets incorporate or can be fitted with specially designed eye or hearing protection Always replace PPE if it is damaged

Help shape a safer future for the UK workforce and forge a direct link between suppliers and buyers all under the same collaborative Federation. 🔗 ow.ly/BHhw50VElyR Find out how employers, duty holders and safety professionals can benefit from Duty Holder Membership.

🔵 Never pour acids or other corrosives straight from small chemical containers into buckets and jugs Use proper discharge valves, powered or hand pumps, which will make sure there is adequate venting, or mount the container on a pivoting cradle so tipping can be controlled.

The Height Safety Special Interest Group offers an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard and outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts 🔗 ow.ly/RGny50WxrtU #ppe