PPE isn’t just about compliance - it’s about keeping people well, engaged and performing at their best. We urge businesses to take great care and involve employees when selecting safety-critical products. 🔗 ow.ly/9CbU50Vwhas #rsss #checkselectprotect

If your business works with waste for recycling, you must identify the hazards and fully assess the risks to protect workers and the environment There must also be safe working practices for dealing with hazardous waste to ensure it is stored, handled and transported correctly

Reminder: For #RPE to be fully effective, it needs to be: ✅ chosen very carefully ✅ face fitted by a competent person ✅ used correctly (training) ✅ matched with correct filters ✅ maintained properly ✅ stored and looked after properly #fit2fit #ppe

As an employer, do you think about the activities older workers do and consider if any changes are needed? Avoid assumptions by involving older workers when considering which control measures to put in place Consulting your workers will help you manage H&S in a practical way

It is important to be aware that Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome from the use of hand-held vibrating power tools can be the cause of significant and long-term ill health. Take action to protect yourself and your workforce now. Read 'Bad Vibrations' 🔗 ow.ly/k1nJ50WNAwx

MSDs include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs. 🔵 Employers must protect workers from the risks of MSDs being caused or made worse by work 🔵 Early reporting of symptoms, proper treatment and suitable rehabilitation are essential

Employers: If you are planning to use respiratory protective equipment at work, remember that you must thoroughly assess the hazards in the workplace, the task to be carried out and also assess the wearer Fit testing of RPE must be carried out by a competent person #fit2fit

Are the vehicle parking areas at your workplace clearly indicated and are there separate parking areas for commercial and private vehicles? Do you have designated areas where commercial vehicles can be loaded and unloaded? Stay safe - take workplace transport safety seriously.

Many employers are unaware of their responsibilities when it comes to issuing #RPE and fit testing. A poorly executed fit test could result in a worker wearing a mask that is unsuitable and does not offer the assumed protection level. 🔗 ow.ly/eMns50EaUsM #fit2fit #ppe

DYK? More than 20% of injuries in tree work are MSD-related. The cost of absence can be serious for any tree work business. Look out for the early symptoms such as poor posture, muscular tightness, joint stiffness, restricted range of movement or persistent pain and twinges.

Do your employees that use #RPE know what they need to know about respiratory protective equipment in order to protect themselves properly? It makes sense to check that your respirator training covers all of the important elements. #fit2fit #ppe

Consult and involve your workforce in your risk assessment. Workers and their representatives know the risks in the workplace and may have practical solutions to offer. They can often tell you about hazards and which activities are unpopular, difficult or hard work.

A growing number of products, often marketed on social media platforms, promise comfort and protection but fail critical tests. 🥾 86% Failure Rate 🥾 🔗 ow.ly/iW0L50UWaFR Anyone can sell safety, but you shouldn’t buy safety from just anyone. #rsss #checkselectprotect

Some work carries the risk of physical injury, and the consequences for pregnant workers and new mothers can be more serious. Have you checked if you need to provide extra control measures e.g. for working at height, working alone, work-related violence or exposure to vibration?

Reminder: Breathing apparatus, which needs a supply of breathing-quality air from an independent source, is the only RPE suitable for use in oxygen-deficient atmospheres 🔴 A respirator must not be used in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere

Rosin-based solder flux fume is a top cause of occupational asthma. 🟤 Consider using a different fluxing agent 🟤 Never overheat the soldering iron 🟤 Use fume extraction 🟤 Keep your head out of the solder fume 🟤 Take part in regular health surveillance

Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is serious and disabling, and nearly 2 million people in the UK are at risk. It is a health hazard that can affect workers who use vibrating tools repeatedly. Take action now to protect yourself and your workforce. 🔗 ow.ly/k1nJ50WNAwx

Employers: When considering MSD risks, the parts of the body most likely to be affected are: 🟦 the lower back 🟦 shoulders, forearms, wrists, hands and neck 🟦 the hips, legs, knees, ankles and feet Don't forget that workers can have different kinds of MSDs at the same time.

The BSIF is the key independent voice representing the interests of the UK safety industry to a wide audience including government, its enforcement agencies, standards making authorities and safety equipment users. Find out more 🔗 ow.ly/ojPB50W9yPF

Uncontrolled dusty work activity, especially in an enclosed environment, is likely to create a dust problem Employers have a duty to ensure that the exposure of employees to hazardous substances is prevented or, if this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled