All PPE Articles
A new smart safety helmet that its manufacturers claim is a ‘world first’ can detect falls and impacts and automatically call for help
For the 14th consecutive year, fall protection remains the leading safety concern
Balfour Beatty revealed a hybrid hydrogen fitout system for construction machinery
A look at how the construction companies around the world are keeping workers safe in sweltering heat
A shortage of PPE for women is encouraging some construction contractors to start designing their own.
Society of Women Engineers survey reports only 4% of respondents able to acquire perfectly fitting PPE
In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths happened in construction, with 38% of those due to falls
PPE specialist Chris Tidy weighs up the pros and cons of hard hats relative to construction safety helmets.
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is replacing the traditional hard hats used by its employees with safety helmets.
With 2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, construction firms are looking to new technologies to protect workers from the heat, leading some to coin the phrase ‘internal PPE’.
What is silicosis and why is it a threat to construction workers?
OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction
It’s now around two decades since several major economies banned the use of asbestos, as the world gradually woke up to the severe effects it can have on workers’ health.
Agreement will see launch of hard hat range for construction workers
Worker safety is imperative for every company, but could wearable technology mitigate risks on-site?
The topic of safety should always remain a key topic for construction sites, writes Richard Vann of RVA Group
Managing jobsite health and safety risks is vital for the future of the construction industry
Different countries around the world have different rules related to Covid and construction
Three of Germany’s largest construction associations back further Covid-19 safety measures
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