DWK safety blog – working safely with pressure
Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with…
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DWK Safety Blog – Reducing Spillages
Spillages are a common occurrence in the lab and can be a health and safety risk. The spilled contents themselves…
AQL Glove Ratings: why “smaller” can be better
When it comes to PPE, how certain are you that yours or your colleagues hands are protected against chemical, biological…
Ohaus Guardian Hot Top Safety Features
Ohaus Guardian series of hotplate stirrers consists of the 2000, 3000, 5000 and 7000 series. The uses range from being…
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…
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…
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…