Europe's leading manufacturer of 'above-the-neck' personal protective equipment has donated 20 JSP 'safety rucksacks' to the woodworking apprentices at Preston College. In 2016, led by tutor Dave Foye, the apprentices took part in a LOcHER competition to design a poster campaign to raise awareness among young people of the risk of respiratory disease caused by exposure to dust in the workplace.
The specially designed JSP rucksack includes an Evolite safety helmet with InterGP helmet-mounted ear defenders, stylish lightweight Stealth safety spectacles, Evolution goggles and a Force 8 respiratory facemask, fitted with the award-winning Press to Check filter, which helps the wearer ensure a perfect fit every time.
Industries such as motor-vehicle maintenance and repair, woodworking and welding use and/or create substances that are harmful to health. Young people entering these industries are potentially in greater danger owing to their lack of maturity, insufficient experience and ignorance of risk. Consequently, the LOcHER project team is running pilot schemes in these three industries, working with college staff and students to raise awareness of the risks and how to avoid long-term damage to health.
Steve Sheridan - Sales Director at JSP said:-"we are delighted to be working with Safety Groups UK, the Health and Safety Executive and many other supporters on the innovative LOcHER project."
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