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Reducing the confusion around VAT exemption for charities

Reducing the confusion around VAT exemption for charities

November 10, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

If you give money to charities or research councils you probably don’t expect 20 per cent of your donation to…

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gloves

Which nitrile glove do I need? A guide to Shield gloves

August 18, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

The range of Shield gloves is available in three different colours – adopting a traffic light system for straightforward selection…

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Covid essentials featured

Essentials for a COVID safe workplace

July 28, 2020August 17, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

The Covid-19 outbreak has seen an unprecedented demand for PPE resulting in the market being flooded with tonnes of new…

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Valved vs unvalved

Whats the difference between valved and unvalved respirator masks?

July 20, 2020August 17, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

Disposable respirator masks offer protection to the wearer against respiratory hazards such as dusts and mists. The filtering face piece…

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FFP masks

What is the difference between an FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 disposable mask?

July 16, 2020August 17, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

A filtering face piece (FFP) respirator mask is a type of respiratory protective equipment (RPE). RPE is designed to protect…

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What filters do I need for the 3M 7500 series half face mask?

June 15, 2020August 18, 2020 Sarah Brudenell Leave a comment

The 7500 series half face mask is a reusable respirator mask that when combined with appropriate filters can provide respiratory…

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Fit Test Cover

Do I need a fit test to wear a respirator mask?

May 6, 2020September 11, 2020 Sarah Brudenell

If your company uses tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) then a fit test is a legal requirement. The fit test…

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What’s the difference between surgical and respirator masks?

April 14, 2020August 18, 2020 Sarah Brudenell

With the outbreak of Coronavirus, masks and other PPE are critical in helping to provide protection against the virus. At…

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How to protect your workforce against noise

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 Emma Atkin

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force for all industry sectors in great Britain. It requires employers…

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What gloves are suitable for RNAse free environments?

March 10, 2017August 18, 2020 Sophie Bryant

Simply wearing gloves may not provide sufficient protection against RNAse – we’ve taken a look at what precautions should be…

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3M overalls

How can I select the appropriate protective coveralls for my application?

February 10, 2017August 19, 2019 Emma Atkin

Coveralls are made to protect against a wide range of potential hazards such as dust particles, asbestos and toxic liquids….

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3M disposable respirators

How to choose the right disposable respirator mask?

February 8, 2017August 19, 2019 Sophie Bryant

Disposable respirators or disposable face masks offer protection against inhaling dusts or mists – for example when sanding, welding, pouring,…

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