Dust, fumes and other airborne particles can cause serious health problems when the wrong respiratory protection is used. However, choosing between an FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 mask is not simply a matter … read more

If your team wears tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE), anything from a disposable FFP3 mask to a full-face respirator, face fit testing isn't optional extra diligence. It's the … read more

If you're choosing between steel toe and composite toe boots for your team, the short answer is: both meet the same UK safety standard, but they suit different jobs.  Steel toe caps are more com … read more

If you're only dealing with the usual bumps and falling-object risks on site, your hard hat has you covered on its own.  But the moment you're working somewhere the noise regularly creeps up li … read more

Most hard hats have a working life of somewhere between six months and five years, depending on the brand, how the helmet is used, and how it's stored.  Every hard hat sold in the UK carries a … read more