PPE

18/06/2026

Essential controls to protect the lungs of workers ⤵️

Silicosis can develop from engineered stone exposure in months or years.

Workers can suffer permanent lung damage before experiencing any symptoms and almost all cases of silicosis are male.

It’s an incurable, but entirely preventable disease with the right controls.

If you cut or polish engineered stone using powered hand-held tools, check your controls are up to standard:

https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/engineered-stone/essential-controls/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=silica-dust

17/06/2026

Take a few minutes to view this informative video about the hazards of dust exposure and discover practical tips to ensure a safer working environment.

🔗 https://ppe.link/dustlighthouse

📹 Video by JSP in support of The Lighthouse Charity. Presenters: Matthew Judson and David Hampson.

| JSP Safety | Lighthouse Charity

17/06/2026

Our BDM, Kirsten Twigg, had a fantastic time at the Women in Property PPE Showcase at Brockholes Nature Reserve.

It was great to meet the organisers, Sophie Petrie and Sarah Keighley, and network with the suppliers and delegates. A wonderful event!

🔗 https://ppe.link/workboutiqueshowcase26

| Key Engineering & Hygiene Supplies Ltd | Work Boutique

16/06/2026

Useful noise fact sheets ⤵️

16/06/2026

Good advice on asbestos available here ⤵️

High pressure water can damage asbestos-containing tiles or sheeting.

When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air. If inhaled, these fibres they can cause serious diseases which cannot be cured.

These diseases will not affect you immediately – they often take a long time to develop. But once you have been diagnosed, it is often too late.

This is why it is important to protect yourself and others now.

Find out more:
https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/asbestos-you/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=asbestos-trades&utm_content=homepage

15/06/2026

Useful resources ⤵️

This Men's Health Week, we want to reach men who work as electricians, plumbers, joiners, tilers, heating and ventilation engineers and any other worker who may disturb asbestos.

These trades have higher mortality rates of mesothelioma, a serious form of cancer usually caused by breathing in asbestos fibres. Asbestos is still present in many buildings constructed before 2000 and disturbing it during repair or maintenance work puts you at risk.

The symptoms to watch for are chest pain, a cough that won't go away, and shortness of breath — but there are others. If you recognise any of these, speak to your GP.

HSE has free resources to help:
• Asbestos & You — download the practical quick guide for tradespeople
• Asbestos: Your Duty — information for building owners and those responsible for maintenance

Find both at: https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/asbestos-you/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=asbestos-trades&utm_id=asbestos-trades&utm_content=mens-health-26

Share this with someone who works in the trades

11/06/2026

Although irreversible, damage is preventable with the right controls.

09/06/2026

Important information for fabricators, installers and distributors of engineered stone - including managers and supervisors

08/06/2026

We're looking forward very much to attending the Workwear and PPE Showcase focusing on properly fitting, functional and stylish workwear designed specifically for women.

Find out more about the event 🔗 https://ppe.link/workwearshowcase

| Key Engineering & Hygiene Supplies Ltd | Work Boutique

05/06/2026

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can cause irreversible lung damage, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.

Damage to health may be done before any symptoms develop.

Silicosis can continue to worsen even after exposure to RCS stops.

Silicosis can develop from engineered stone exposure in months or years.

Workers can suffer permanent lung damage before experiencing any symptoms.

The good news is that research has shown that silicosis is preventable with the right controls.

Our latest guidance makes it clear what they are: https://www.hse.gov.uk/stonemasonry/working-engineered-stone-control-silica-risk.htm?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=silica-dust