Health and Safety Middle East | Issue 13
18 Gauge Gloves - Fad or Future?
FR Protective Clothing
Hazardous working environments are a global concern - but the Middle East might be said to boast more than its fair share. With huge construction projects indelibly changing its landscapes, it’s not difficult to see the inherent dangers associated with these, as they emerge before your very eyes.
Safety and Health Training
Safety Footwear [Feb 2011]
In this article Darren Taylor, founder and owner of UK-based safety product supplier www.theuksafetystore.com, outlines how the issue of slips and trips in the workplace continues to cause significant problems for employers, as well as looking at some of the practical steps businesses can take to reduce the risks by adopting tried and tested examples of good practice, and where necessary, providing staff with the appropriate safety footwear.
The Only Way is Up
As the Middle East continues its fast growth programme, safety measures for Working at Heights become more important than ever, says Steve Burke of BSS.
Vision Lab
The influence of the European Union PPE Directive has spread beyond the European market. Increasingly, suppliers of PPE products to other markets look for CE marked goods and certification that indicate compliance with the EU Directive. This is also influenced by construction companies, mineral and oil enterprises, and shipping and airline businesses, that operate on a global scale, many having their bases within Europe.
Why Don't People Follow the Rules?
In its 2002 report, the World Health Organisation estimated that up to 16% of hearing loss globally is attributed to workplace noise exposure. Despite an understanding of the exposure levels that create harm, rules and policies put in place to mitigate those exposures are all too frequently ignored.
