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BSIF @BSIF1

The UK's leading trade body for the safety industry

Joined November 2012
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 12
Inhalation of metalworking fluid mist can cause lung diseases such as occupational asthma and occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis Skin contact with metalworking fluids can cause dermatitis πŸ”΅ The employer must fully assess the risks in the workplace
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 12
Watch out for non-compliant PPE and safety equipment - there are many examples of inadequate and substandard safety equipment for sale in the UK. πŸ›‘οΈ Always use Registered Safety Suppliers πŸ”— ow.ly/Y1T550Z3Iwl #rsss #checkselectprotect
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 11
Reduce the chances of an accident occurring at work Look at what might cause one and then decide what you need to do to stop it happening The best way to do this is by a risk assessment πŸ”΅ Employers are required by law to protect employees and others from harm
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 11
Read our CEO's note to BSIF members on the Government's announcement of consultations on the reform of the UK's product safety, enforcement and market surveillance framework πŸ”— ow.ly/u1JG50YC88V #productsafety
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 10
Do you manufacture, use, handle or store hazardous substances in your workplace? πŸ”΅ You must ensure that your workers and workplace are prepared for an emergency and have a workable and effective emergency response plan in place Do you have appropriate measures in place?
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 10
Keep your workers safe - verify the performance of your life critical gas detectors Read our single page document highlighting the need for gas testing all gas detectors used in life-critical situations every time they are used πŸ”— ow.ly/kJ8H50IWXoB #gasmonitors
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 9
Employers are required under H&S regulations to give employees information, instruction and training, and to engage in consultation with them about matters affecting their safety and health πŸ”΅ Legislation provides a framework of requirements for employee involvement in H&S
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 9
There is a lot more to fit testing than you may initially expect. πŸ”— ow.ly/eMns50EaUsM πŸ”΅ Remember that a poorly executed fit test could result in a worker wearing a mask that is not suitable and does not offer the assumed protection level #fit2fit #rpe #ppe
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 8
Employers: Are you planning to move to a new workplace or modify an existing one? Noise emissions and exposure can be limited by good design, layout and the materials used in a building πŸ”΅ Use absorption materials to reduce or limit the effects of reflected sound
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 8
Are you sure that the RPE you provide to your workers fits them properly and can work effectively? Find Fit2Fit-accredited testers here πŸ”— ow.ly/lHoY50A8Mul πŸ”΅ It is a legal requirement that workers using tight-fitting RPE are fit tested by a competent person
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 5
Stone dust can contain high levels of respirable crystalline silica which is hazardous to health Dust from surfaces and maintenance can also result in exposures πŸ”΅ Use water suppression, LEV, PPE and good management arrangements e.g. for cleaning and housekeeping
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 5
BSIF Duty Holder membership is pivotal for those committed to elevating safety and health standards across industries. πŸ”— ow.ly/6Q8W50VAUvz πŸ”΅ Membership provides access to a professional network dedicated to continuous improvement in workplace safety
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 4
Employers: Do you actively assess the risk of work-related stress in your workplace and put steps in place to tackle those risks? πŸ”΅ The law requires employers to prevent work related stress to promote, support and sustain good mental health in the workplace
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Alliance is a collaboration of the UK’s most prominent health and safety bodies dedicated to uniting OSH expertise to ensure better occupational safety, health and wellbeing for all πŸ”— ow.ly/NLqS50QrcBY #healthandsafety #bsifπŸ›‘οΈ
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 3
As an employer, make sure you ... - discuss issues with workers - listen to workers' concerns - seek and share views and info - discuss issues in good time - consider what workers say before making decisions πŸ”΅ Employee consultation on H&S is a valuable two-way process
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 3
Our product testing reveals a concerning and persistent pattern with non-registered suppliers: A significant proportion of the PPE sold by many in the UK does not meet regulatory requirements or perform as claimed. πŸ”— ow.ly/4nWX50YjBVP #rsss #checkselectprotect #BSIFπŸ›‘οΈ
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 2
Dangerous substances can cause severe health problems, safety risks, explosion & suffocation and substantial costs to a business for protective measures and liability πŸ”΅ Remove them from your workplace processes completely if you can Substitute them for safer ones if you can't
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 2
Fit testing is required to check that a tight-fitting facepiece matches the wearer's facial features and seals adequately to the face 🟣 It is a legal requirement that workers using tight-fitting RPE are fit tested by a competent person πŸ”— ow.ly/DQep30mu67b #fit2fit
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 1
Poor work organisation and working in awkward postures contribute to the development of MSDs, eg: πŸ”΅ Poor schedules πŸ”΅ High workload/time pressures πŸ”΅ High work speed/intensity πŸ”΅ Lack of control over work & breaks πŸ”΅ Inadequate training Are these assessed in your business?
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BSIF@BSIF1
Jun 1
πŸ”΅ The majority of work-related skin disease cases are preventable by adopting simple steps to manage risks in the workplace Our updated IT’S IN YOUR HANDSΒ© campaign guide sets out clear advice for employers and employees πŸ”— ow.ly/T8MZ50YqAE7 #skincare #bsifπŸ›‘οΈ
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