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 The PPE market

Wednesday 3rd May 2023
COVID-19 thrust PPE into the public spotlight and brought multiple challenges for wearable protection. What have been the wider repercussions for the PPE market – and OSH professionals?
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 Worker unfairly dismissed after ‘cursory’ risk assessment banned crucifix necklace

Friday 22nd July 2022
A factory worker who was sacked after refusing to remove his crucifix necklace has won his unfair dismissal case on appeal after a judge agreed the employer’s risk assessment had been 'cursory'.
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 The dangers of forestry

Wednesday 4th May 2022
Winter storms and slashed budgets combined with a lack of skills and awareness are leading to needless deaths in forestry and arboriculture.
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 Care worker who threatened to report employer for Covid PPE breach wins constructive dismissal case

Monday 11th April 2022
A care home worker who joked about reporting his employer to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for not enforcing the wearing of facemasks at the height of the pandemic has won his claim for constructive unfair dismissal.
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 Employers must provide same level of protection to all workers under amended PPE regs

Friday 21st January 2022
Employers need to ensure they are ready to provide the same level of protection to workers who carry out casual work as employees who have a contract of employment when amended personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations come into force on 6 April (https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm).
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 OSHA issues temporary emergency measures to improve COVID-19 protection for unvaccinated employees

Thursday 18th November 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) that is designed to improve protection for unvaccinated employees of large employers.
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 Vet who raised Covid safety fears with boss who said pandemic was ‘over-hyped’ wins unfair dismissal case 

Thursday 4th November 2021
A veterinary surgeon who was sacked after she raised safety fears with her boss who said the pandemic was ‘over-hyped’ was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled.
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 Five key steps to protecting workers against arc flash risk

Wednesday 27th October 2021
Arc flashes, also known as electric arcs, are a common hazard that can have severe consequences for workers. Providing them with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. Here are five key steps to follow when selecting clothing for arc flash protection.
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 HSE science review highlights PPE expertise in pandemic response

Monday 23rd August 2021
The Health and Safety Executive’s Annual Science Review highlights the work of its PPE Technical Team in supporting the agency’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
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 Turning the tide on the ship-recycling industry

Thursday 1st July 2021
The ship-recycling industry has long been under pressure to reform health and safety. Now, it seems that slow progress is finally being made to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries.
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