RockFall footwear: sustainability and vegan options
Rock Fall are an independent, family owned safety footwear business. A popular source for safety work boots, here we will…
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Understanding DWKs ‘Go Safe, Trust in DWK’ Safety Badges
The new DWK campaign aims to assist in user safety with their products. Using the slogan ‘Go Safe, Trust In…
Reducing the confusion around VAT exemption for charities
If you give money to charities or research councils you probably don’t expect 20 per cent of your donation to…
Which nitrile glove do I need? A guide to Shield gloves
The range of Shield gloves is available in three different colours – adopting a traffic light system for straightforward selection…
Essentials for a COVID safe workplace
The Covid-19 outbreak has seen an unprecedented demand for PPE resulting in the market being flooded with tonnes of new…
Whats the difference between valved and unvalved respirator masks?
Disposable respirator masks offer protection to the wearer against respiratory hazards such as dusts and mists. The filtering face piece…
What is the difference between an FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 disposable mask?
A filtering face piece (FFP) respirator mask is a type of respiratory protective equipment (RPE). RPE is designed to protect…
What filters do I need for the 3M 7500 series half face mask?
The 7500 series half face mask is a reusable respirator mask that when combined with appropriate filters can provide respiratory…
Do I need a fit test to wear a respirator mask?
If your company uses tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) then a fit test is a legal requirement. The fit test…
What’s the difference between surgical and respirator masks?
With the outbreak of Coronavirus, masks and other PPE are critical in helping to provide protection against the virus. At…
Gemelli Rome Hospital Chooses Nitra-Touch Gloves from Ansell
The facility is one of Italy’s major multi-disciplinary oncology centres, with over 3,000 healthcare professionals. On a yearly bases 40,000…
What safety standards apply to laboratory gloves?
Gloves are used everyday in laboratories to protect the staff from potentially harmful chemicals. To make sure the protection is…