Xamax Guides
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Hard Hat Colour Codes: What You Need to Know
As of January 2017, Build UK, who represents some of the UK’s biggest contractors and trade associations, has mandated hard hat colour codes. Excepting Network Rail workers, whose sites only permit white and blue safety helmets, all other construction sites – new and existing – will be expected to change their helmet colours according to […]
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Dust Mask Ratings: FFP1 vs FFP2 vs FFP3 - The Ultimate Guide
Here is everything you need to know about dust mask ratings – the same safety standards are used for respirator ratings and the specifications of face masks. After reading, you should know the different dust mask protection levels and the rating system used in respiratory PPE before you choose a dust mask for work. You […]
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PPE Legislation: How to Prepare Your Workforce
The Personal Protective Equipment Directive was updated in 2016 and came into effect in 2018. These changes to the PPE legislation define what PPE is and what it covers. Not only was it updated, but the PPE categories were changed along with the PPE Directive. There is now a maximum five year certificate validity according […]
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What Are The Health & Safety At Work Legal Obligations For Employers?
With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reporting that there were 581,000 employees sustaining non-fatal injuries at work in 2018/19, it still seems that not enough is being done to protect workers. But what are the legal obligations faced by UK employers? What can be done to mitigate risk, and what are the consequences of […]
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How To Do Respirator Face Fit Tests: A Guide
Similar to regular PPE, Respiratory Protective Equipment (or RPE for short) is any facial protective equipment that is specifically designed to protect an individual’s airways from harmful airborne contaminants. However, in order to rightfully delegate your employees this PPE, not only must you understand the correct respiratory protection ratings for your environment, you must also […]
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Safety Footwear Ratings: The Ultimate Guide
Style and colour may be your first thoughts when choosing new safety boots or shoes, but you should be more concerned about the Safety ratings of your chosen footwear. The fit, suitability for your job and the protection standards (aka: Safety Boot Ratings) should be at the forefront of your mind. This is a guide […]
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How To Pick Glove Ratings: Our Guide To EN-Standards
There are several types of gloves available to purchase for a reason. You should avoid making the mistake of assuming that any type of glove can be used for any type of work you undertake, as this can bring its own set of dangers. That’s why gloves are rated into three separate categories and all […]