PPE is important on many levels:-  First and foremost to protect the employee The use of PPE minimises risk to the person, therefore giving ‘third party’ protection for their families  Protects any visitors who are entering the workplace Training in the correct use of PPE for it to do its job properly Life carries risks. […] The post 5 reasons why PPE is vital appeared first on ..read more

When thinking about PPE, steel toe caps immediately spring to mind. Just how common are foot ailments in the workplace? Foot injuries genuinely are common in the workplace. Those infamous steel toe caps really do save a lot of broken bones. It is important to consider the potential risks to feet when assessing a work […] The post Foot Injuries At Work: How Crucial Are Those Steel Toe Caps? appeared first on ..read more

PPE – why is it so important? Well, the HSE website states:-  ‘making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly’.  PPE for the head and neck is highly important no matter what safe systems of work have been applied. It is vital to protect […] The post The Importance of Above – Shoulder Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) appeared first on ..read more

Keeping yourself dry and warm when working on a building site, or other outdoor based industry, is essential for comfort, but more importantly, safety. Enjoy and safe and productive winter at work by following these tips: Think “Safety” Make sure all people on site are aware of the dangers extremely cold weather can present. Try […] The post Top Tips For Keeping Warm At Work appeared first on ..read more

The personal protective equipment (PPE) you use at work isn’t simply there to make you and your team look good. Nor is it just a box ticking exercise. It is there to protect you from the risks that you face in whatever job you do. Inevitably, accidents do happen in the workplace, and sometimes these […] The post Common Workplace Accidents And Injuries appeared first on ..read more

Every workplace, every home, every road, pavement and shop, in fact, everywhere, is full of risk. Throughout our daily life we are continually assessing and managing those risks. Whether that be avoiding burning ourselves on a hot drink, or making sure we cross the road safely. Risk in the workplace. As with everywhere else in […] The post A Brief Guide To Managing Risk appeared first on ..read more

Latex, or Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), is a naturally occurring milky fluid, mostly originating from the Havia Brasillientes tree in South East Asia. Some of the proteins contained within the fluid can be irritants and many people can be allergic to them. What products contain latex? The list of items which contain latex includes gloves […] The post Spotlight On Latex Allergies appeared first on ..read more

Skin diseases which have developed as a result of work are actually quite common. When a worker contracts a skin disease it can be costly. In extreme cases, a skin disease could finish a career. Even mild conditions can result in time off work, and income lost.  Skin problems contracted at work can be costly […] The post Work Related Skin Diseases: Steps To Avoid Them appeared first on ..read more

  Thinking about getting a new job? Here’s what you should consider: When it is time to opt for a new career there are a number of things to think about. You’ll, no doubt, think about how much money you will be paid, the distance of the workplace from your home, the number of hours […] The post What to consider when changing career appeared first on ..read more

Here at Essential Safety Wear it is literally our business to be in the know about health and safety. We’ve put together this guide to the 15 most important things to remember when it comes to health and safety. It’s Everybody’s Business. No matter where you work, how big your team is or who is […] The post 15 Important Things To Remember About Health And Safety appeared first on ..read more