Best Practices

Take a look through our best practices blog posts to find a selection of safety advice and tips designed to improve your knowledge on how to keep workers safe. Our selection of posts include information on calibration vs bump testing, how to work in a confined space safely and different types of breathing apparatus. Ensure that you are up to date on all the latest safety information by taking a look through our safety tips below.

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21/03/2024

Emergency Escape Kits: CF15 vs PP15

Posted by Emma Curthoys
Dräger Saver CF15 The Dräger Saver CF15 is an emergency escape breathing kit, designed for swift evacuation from hazardous environments. The CF15 provides 15 minutes of clean breathable air, allowing you to escape calmly and safely. This easy-to-use device is ideal for use with minimal training. Encased in a bright orange, fire-resistant soft bag, the...
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01/11/2019

Facial Hair vs Respiratory Protective Equipment

Posted by Rhys Redrup
Introduction: Why Facial Hair and RPE Policies Are Under Debate When it comes down to facial hair and its policies relating to the use of respirators, this has become a hot topic of debate in various work environments for the last few decades, and for a good reason. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits...
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09/08/2019

Working Safely in Confined Spaces

Posted by Laura Dronfield
What are Confined Spaces? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines a confined space as "a place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby (e.g. lack of oxygen)". Think of places like mines, cellars, silos, sewers, drains, tanks,...
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13/06/2019

Understanding Soil Remediation

Posted by Laura Dronfield
What is Soil Remediation? Soil remediation is the process of cleaning up polluted soil, groundwater, or surface water to protect both human health and the environment. This practice dates back to the Middle Ages when farmers first used crop rotation to improve soil fertility. Over time, scientific advancements have introduced more effective ways to remove...