PPE – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Fri, 10 May 2024 08:02:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg PPE – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Protected Characteristics) Bill tabled in Parliament https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2024/05/personal-protective-equipment-work-protected-characteristics-bill-tabled-parliament/ Mon, 20 May 2024 09:31:25 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3666 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Protected Characteristics) Bill, a Bill to require employers to ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) provided at work to people with certain protected characteristics within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 is suitable for the wearer and for connected purposes, has been tabled in Parliament. The Bill will […]

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]]> Finally finding safety equipment that fits https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2024/05/finally-finding-safety-equipment-fits/ Fri, 10 May 2024 09:10:41 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3670 Having worked in health and safety since 2004, I understand the vital role that PPE plays in keeping us safe. However, as someone who is 5 feet tall, I have encountered challenges with ill-fitting equipment and clothing that can impact both safety and productivity. Changes are being made to accommodate people of all shapes and […]

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]]> PPE regulations to change from April 2022 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/03/ppe-regulations-to-change-from-april-2022/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:47:55 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3220 The HSE has released new regulations around the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. The new guidance is set to amend the 1992 regulations and will include specific Covid-19 guidance for workplaces. The new PPE regulations PPER 2022 will remain unchanged in some areas from the 1992 regulations, but will now extend to Limb (b) […]

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]]> Importance of Updated Safety in the Workplace https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/11/importance-updated-safety-workplace/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:36:21 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2698 Safety in the workplace is essential. Part of safety protocol entails inspecting and replacing any damaged equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) applies to any industry. It’s helpful to know what PPE your team should wear as well as the stationary equipment available to keep everyone safe. Why Is it Important to Inspect for Damage and […]

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]]> Personal Protective Equipment Toolbox Talk https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2021/06/personal-protective-equipment-toolbox-talk-employees-employers/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:11:00 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2564 Accidents can happen on any day. The day they are most likely to happen is the day health and safety have been forgotten. Health and safety can’t have days off! By starting each day with a quick 5-10 minute toolbox talk, it serves as a reminder about the importance of health and safety at work. […]

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]]> Advice for welding inspections in early 2020 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2020/01/advice-welding-inspections-early-2020/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:25:10 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2020 In the months leading up to March 2020, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out proactive inspections in businesses where welding takes place to check that risks are being appropriately managed, and has offered some advice on interim arrangements for businesses. Eight hundred proactive HSE inspections are planned on metal fabrication businesses during […]

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]]> Can employers charge for PPE https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/11/can-employers-charge-ppe/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:57:37 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1943 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by employers so employees can carry out their job. There are responsibilities that employees must take responsibility for when dealing with PPE. See previous blog Link.  The PPE Regulations stipulate that companies are unable to charge for PPE (under section 9 of the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 […]

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]]> Are Your Staff Feeling the Heat?? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/are-your-staff-feeling-the-heat/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:23:15 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=341 With the recent heat waves, thermal comfort in the workplace is now becoming something of a challenge for many employers. Whilst there is no maximum workplace temperature specified in the UK, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that workplaces shall be maintained at a ‘reasonable’ temperature. What is ‘reasonable’ will depend upon the […]

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]]> Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-regulations/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:30:09 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1725 In the past PPE was governed by (EU) 2016/245 – it is now being implemented as a legally binding regulation, with some amendments. For example – hearing protection has been moved from category II to Category III – essentially it has now been classified as more important to protect your teams hearing. PPE Category Classifications […]

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]]> Sun Awareness Week 2019 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/05/sun-awareness-week-2019/ Mon, 06 May 2019 15:59:27 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1656 The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) currently runs a national campaign around skin cancer called Sun Awareness, which includes national Sun Awareness Week in May. This campaign is overseen by the BAD’s Skin Cancer Prevention Committee, comprised of leading medical professionals with expertise in skin cancer, vitamin D and public health messaging. Sun Awareness Week (6-12 May) […]

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