Clair Weston on how to make safety footwear more comfortable for those working in construction during hot weather.

The British Standard Industry Federation (BSIF) has released the first in a series of videos that expose the critical failures of substandard PPE.

MP Kirsteen Sullivan is calling for new legislation to help ensure all workers are provided with properly-fitting PPE. 

The launch of a new British Standard for inclusive PPE marks a pivotal moment – now the construction industry must come together to ensure safer, more inclusive workplaces for all, writes Rowshi Hussain.

Job sites, particularly in high-accident areas like construction sites, require proper safety precautions. Accidents can and will happen, so it is vital to take measures to reduce the number of incidents and to respond accordingly when they do happen.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE.

BSI has published a whitepaper outlining why inclusive PPE is a basic requirement towards safe and compliant workplaces, and what milestones have been achieved to date in this area.

AtkinsRéalis has introduced inclusive head protection for its workforce, allowing wearers to make adjustments to accommodate different hair types and some religious headwear.

Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom

Call for feedback on draft standard that aims to improve the provision of PPE across all sectors, including the built environment

Proposed British standard aims to ensure PPE is accessible and effective for a broader range of workers

The new EN ISO 16321-1:2022 standard will come into force in November. Clair Weston explains what construction professionals should know about it.

Contractor has adopted sustainable and inclusive PPE that aligns with its “ethos and business goals”

Free CPD webinar on 8 July will explore the practical steps construction employers – and their personnel – can take to help eliminate ill-fitting PPE

Have you truly grasped the evolution from ‘Level of Detail’ to ‘Level of Information Need’? If not, Thomas Ingvaldsen of Cobuilder is here to help you.

CIOB and BSI have joined forces to help address inequalities in the provision of PPE

CIOB is joining forces with NAWIC North West and NAWIC Yorkshire to highlight the impact of ill-fitting PPE

Ministers have been urged to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is “designed with the female anatomy in mind”