Protect your staff properly – part of the Health & Safety supplement

Posted on 7 Mar 2011 by The Manufacturer

David Lummis, chief executive officer at the British Safety Industry Federation discusses the importance of manufacturers purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from reliable, professional sources and the need to make sure Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) fits correctly.

Manufacturing is currently the third largest sector in the UK economy in terms of share of UK GDP and in 2009 the sector employed some 2.6 million people, representing around 8.5% of the total UK employment. Due to the varied risks in this sector, it is pivotal for employers to provide the correct PPE ensuring…

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