PPE

11/09/2026

Whether carrying out roof work, tower maintenance, façade inspections or general construction tasks, selecting the correct personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is essential for worker safety.

JSP height safety equipment 🔗 https://ppe.link/jspheightsafety

🛡️ JSP is a British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Registered Safety Supplier

This very useful article by JSP Safety explains the four main types of fall protection, along with the key factors that should be considered before work begins 🔗 https://ppe.link/aa

10/09/2026

Useful information on how to safely carry out non-licensed work involving asbestos

How much do you and your workmates know about asbestos?

Do you know enough?

Test your knowledge with 8 quick questions.

Share with others to see how they measure up...

https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/index.htm?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=asbestos-trades&utm_content=quiz

09/09/2026

Crucial awareness information regarding isocyanates

Filtering respirators do not protect against isocyanates.

Only air-fed RPE certified to BS EN 14594:2018 provides adequate protection, and it must include a low-flow warning device.

Make sure all workers are using the right kit, fitted properly, and maintained regularly. 🧼

👉 https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/isocyanates/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=iso-inspections&utm_content=isocyanates-homepage

08/09/2026

Healthy workplaces benefit not only workers but also businesses, customers and society. A good psychosocial work environment is essential for workers’ overall wellbeing.

Focusing on five key priority areas, the 2026-2028 Healthy Workplaces Campaign aims to raise awareness about the positive impact of a good work environment on mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about the campaign 🔗 https://ppe.link/9v

| European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

07/09/2026

Employers: Check out this useful information on health surveillance - a series of health checks provided by an occupational health professional to identify certain diseases related to working with engineered stone

07/09/2026

Explore the implications of EN 397:2025's harmonisation and its impact on safety standards and compliance in industry.

🔗 https://ppe.link/jspen397

🛡️ JSP is a BSIF Registered Safety Supplier

JSP Safety |

02/09/2026

Reminder: The mist and slurry generated from working with engineered stone will contain crystalline silica.

🔵 Providing mechanical ventilation prevents the build-up of mist

Work with powered handheld tools should be done within a partially enclosed and externally vented booth, for example a water wall local exhaust ventilation (LEV) booth.

02/09/2026

Managing psychosocial risks through anti-harassment protocols, confidential reporting and more.

Report 🔗 https://ppe.link/a6

| European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) https://ppe.link/a7

What can we learn from how organisations across Europe are addressing psychosocial risks at work? Our new comparative report brings together insights from nine European case studies, highlighting what works, the factors that support success, and policy recommendations for more effective prevention a...

01/09/2026

Do you dry-cut or polish engineered stone at work?

Engineered stone workers can suffer permanent lung damage before experiencing symptoms.

Your employer must provide training and information so that you understand:

🔵 the risks from silica dust

🔵 how you can be exposed to harmful dust and mist

🔵 how to use and check all of the control measures correctly

🔵 what to do if something goes wrong

Engineered stone worker leaflet 🔗 https://ppe.link/a4

| Health and Safety Executive

28/08/2026

Essential controls to protect the lungs of workers:

🔵 use on-tool water suppression​

🔵 control the mist generated ​

🔵 use powered air purifying respirators (PAPR)

Detailed guidance is available in the COSHH essentials for stoneworkers: Silica sheet ST3A (PDF)