CONTENTS COVER STORY
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CLEAN AND GREEN Keypoint outlines the importance of selecting
biodegradable disposable gloves. REGULARS
NEWS Catch up on what’s new in the industry and get the
latest from the courts.
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PRODUCTS The hottest products and services from across
the sector.
AROUND THE CLOCK Jim Struthers, Global Sales Manager at Casella,
tells us why demonstrating the company’s Apex2 air sampling pump in South Africa was his most memorable work moment.
FEATURES
TACKLING CONSTRUCTION’S EMERGING RISKS
How can cross-industry collaboration drive up safety standards in the construction sector, asks Matia Jamefelt, General Manager at Hilti.
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ABROAD SUPPORT: ARE EMPLOYERS KEEPING PACE?
The Health Insurance Group warns that businesses are not keeping up with the shift in utilised benefits from overseas staff.
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A LESSON TO LEARN The government needs to take action to
protect education staff and pupils from asbestos- related illnesses, says Abigail Morrison, Senior Associate Solicitor at JMW Solicitors.
CLEANING & HYGIENE
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FALL FROM GRACE Last year, more than a quarter of UK-based
fatal injuries at work were caused by falls from height. Lloyds British believes that the best way to protect employees is to achieve full compliance with the law.
HEALTH AND SAFETY NORTH 2019 EventCity Manchester opens its doors on the
8-9 of October for the Health and Safety North event. Tomorrow’s Health & Safety shines a spotlight on what’s in store for 2019.
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A CLEAN SWEEP Dust can pose a significant risk in the food
manufacturing industry. Here, James Miller, Director at Dustcontrol UK, advises businesses how to save time, money and resources on cleaning processes.
H&S STARTS WITH HYGIENE What steps should hospitality organisations
take to ensure their cleaning and handling practices create a hygienic and safe environment? Rentokil Specialist Hygiene and Initial Washroom Hygiene discuss.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & WORKWEAR
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EXPLODING MISCONCEPTIONS Hotter than the sun and louder than a bullet, an
Arc Flash is a relatively misunderstood, but extremely common type of electrical explosion. ProGARM explores some of the common fallacies.
SAFETY GOES KNEE DEEP Knee protection is vital in preventing painful
conditions for those who spend a lot of time kneeling down. John Dabb, Sales and Marketing Director at Hyde, examines some potential solutions.
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