Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral, was once hailed as a "miracle material" due to its resistance to heat, electricity, and corrosion, as well as its tensile strength.
Read More »Simplicity, Speed and Confidence: The Way Forward for Temporary Horizontal Lifelines
How can construction and maintenance workers be sure that their temporary horizontal lifeline will save them in the event of a fall from height?
Read More »Feeling the Heat: Tips for Working in Hot Weather
While temperatures have been variable in the UK this summer, the UK's ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2002.
Read More »EMMA – Sustainably Responsible Safety Footwear
EMMA will help you reduce your carbon footprint with safety footwear that’s completely made from a combination of recycled materials and materials that are recyclable.
Read More »Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral
Big Wipes are the first industrial-grade cleaning wipes in the UK to gain EN14476, the stringent anti-viral standard for chemical disinfectants.
Read More »EMMA Safety Footwear Will Improve Your Carbon Footprint
EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to change the way we buy and use safety footwear.
Read More »Seismic Savings in Blast Protection
Seismic activity may be rare in the UK, but many buildings and critical infrastructure need to be protected from blasts.
Read More »Centurion Partners With Helmet Safety Technology Company Mips in UK First
Above-the-neck PPE specialist Centurion Safety Products, has announced a partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company Mips.
Read More »Widely anticipated V-Gard H1 Safety Helmet from MSA Safety available in Europe
MSA Safety, industry-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of safety products the world over, has launched its V-Gard® H1 Safety Helmet.
Read More »Hard Hat Awareness Week with Centurion Giveaway
Roger and the Skill Builder team are right behind the Hard Hat Awareness Week and encourage everyone to stay mindful of their safety at all times.
Read More »Why Teamwork and Respect Are Essential to Jobsite Safety
Jobsite safety is a team sport. Even if most follow the regulations, just one person who fails to use the right safety supplies can cause a serious accident.
Read More »Dickies Unveils Latest Safety Boot
Global workwear brand Dickies has expanded its range of safety footwear with the launch of the Medford Safety Boot – designed to offer superior comfort, durability and protection in the colder months.
Read More »Nitromors – The Review They Didn’t Want You to Read
Nitromors Paint and Varnish Remover is one of the most famous brands in the industry since the 1930s and used to remove paint, varnish and other coatings.
Read More »New Visqueen Radon Protection Membrane Meets Latest Building Regulations
Visqueen, manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes, has launched a new version of its radon membrane to meet the BBA building standards, which come into effect on September 1st 2020.
Read More »UVC Lighting That Actively Reduces the Bacterial and Viral Charge
Humanlumen, the lighting brand with a uniquely human-centric approach, introduces the Clean Air Series, a range of UVC Air Sterilisation Units, providing a safe, reliable and sustainable solution for a safe ‘Return to Work’ for many employers and employees. The Clean Air Series is a range of efficient UVC lighting devices that actively reduce the bacterial and viral charge of the …
Read More »Tradespeople ready to fix lockdown DIY disasters
According to a survey by global workwear brand Dickies, over the coming months, nearly three-quarters of tradespeople expect to be fixing botched DIY jobs carried out by people at home during the lockdown imposed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The poll, carried out through Dickies Workwear’s Twitter feed, revealed that 72.9% of respondents anticipated spending some of their time …
Read More »MSA Reveals Industry Insights from Hard Hat Survey
A forward-thinking industry survey has revealed a lack of comfort as the main obstacle putting workers off wearing their safety helmets more regularly, and, somewhat worryingly, almost half of those surveyed said that they never or rarely wear a hard hat. Run by MSA Safety in conjunction with Skill Builder (a resource for the building industry promoting knowledge, news, and …
Read More »Dickies Puts Your Hero Tradesperson in the Spotlight
Global workwear brand Dickies is putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects during the Coronavirus outbreak. Dickies is encouraging anyone who knows a tradesperson carrying out such work to share their stories on social media – using the hashtag #dickieshero – where the company will highlight inspiring examples to its followers. “During these testing …
Read More »The Heat is on – Hot Work Fires on the Rise
Hot work fires on construction sites are on the rise. CHAS, the supply chain risk management experts, explain what you need to remember when undertaking this type of work. More than a quarter of all accidental fires on construction sites are sparked by ‘hot work’, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by insurer Zurich. Combustible materials can be easily …
Read More »NEW – EMMA Safety Footwear Added to the Hultafors Group PPE Portfolio
As customer demands for accreditation, safety, quality and value increase, the Hultafors Group continues to stay one step ahead of the competition. The Hultafors Group’s PPE portfolio already includes market-leading tools, workwear and protective wear brands such as Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety footwear, Hellberg Safety and Hultafors Tools. The acquisition of EMMA Safety Footwear considerably enhances …
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