CONTENTS COVER STORY 16


BREATHE EASY Shawcity presents the latest addition to the


health and safety market – the Quantifit Respirator Fit Tester.


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29 REGULARS 6


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.


A DAY IN A LIFE We chat to John Allam, Operations Director


at Amthal Fire & Security about his varied work/life balance and how he went from mobile DJ to health and safety professional.


FEATURES


FALL FROM GRACE Helen Devery of BLM Gross examines the rise in


gross negligence charges and why the offence is now coming under scrutiny.


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES


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BAD FOR BUSINESS A peep over the horizon at measures to mitigate


the effects of poor air quality reveals some interesting developments.


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THE INVISIBLE ILLNESS Anthony Thompson discusses the current state


of mental health in the workplace.


HEALTH & SAFETY NORTH PREVIEW Our guide to what’s in store at Health & safety


North in Manchester from 9-10 October. PRODUCT FOCUS : CLEANING & HYGIENE


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MICROFIBRE MARVEL We hear from Berry on how technology is


helping manufacture cost-effective mops that are efficient and safe.


SOAK IT UP A solution to making floors safer through the


containment of spills and leakages, from Diversey. 3


BEWARE THE BENZENE Duvas Technologies CEO Steve Billingham


discusses how recent progressions in gas detection are helping to improve air quality for workers around the globe.


PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & WORKWEAR


IN SAFE HANDS Paul Skade of Eriks demystifies the new PPE


gloves regulations.


SAFETY WITHOUT NUMBERS How can managers ensure that lone workers


are adequately protected while working remotely? MENTAL HEALTH


IT’S GOOD TO TALK Starting up conversations about employees’


mental health can be a daunting prospect. Emma Bullen of MHR offers advice.


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