As an employer, you must actively look for things in your business that could cause harm to people
Remember to consider long-term health hazards, e.g. high noise levels or exposure to harmful substances
🔵 You must implement adequate control measures to control workplace risks
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BSIF's Clean Air? Take Care! campaign is aimed at reinforcing essential respiratory health and safety messages across UK workplaces.
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🔵 A two-tiered approach enables both employers and wearers of RPE to benefit from the guidance
Do you employ young people under the age of 18?
If so, you have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as you do for other workers, whether they are a worker, on work experience or an apprentice.
🔵 Take care of their health, safety and welfare at work
Non-disposable respirators must be properly maintained.
Have you implemented a robust process in your workplace for the maintenance of non-disposable respirators?
🔵 Do you check regularly that the required maintenance is being done properly?
Do you consider harmful substances produced by your processes such as cutting or grinding, or to which workers may be otherwise exposed?
Examples include:
🔵 processes that emit dust, fume, vapour, mist or gas
🔵 skin contact with liquids, pastes and dusts
Membership of the British Safety Industry Federation demonstrates your commitment to the safety industry and shows that you belong to a reputable and internationally recognised trade body.
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The effectiveness of some types of PPE, notably RPE and protective clothing, will be significantly reduced if they are not kept clean.
🔵 Hi-vis jackets, trousers and coveralls must be cleaned regularly to ensure that retroreflective strips are easily identifiable
Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is serious and disabling, and nearly 2 million people in the UK are at risk
It is a health hazard that can affect workers who use vibrating tools repeatedly
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🔵 Take action now to protect yourself and your workforce
Young people at work need clear and sufficient instruction, training and supervision so that they understand the importance of safety and health and can work without putting themselves and other people at risk.
🔵 Young workers may need more supervision than older workers
The development of cardiovascular diseases may be influenced by a range of occupational factors, including physical, chemical, psychosocial and ergonomic risks.
EU-OSHA’s research on the relationship between work and cardiovascular health examines the risks and highlights prevention approaches, policy developments and practical resources.
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It is a legal requirement that workers using tight-fitting RPE are fit tested by a competent person.
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🔵 This scheme is designed to confirm the competency of people performing the fit testing of RPE
Replacing the harness of a safety helmet can help restore comfort, maintain a secure fit and support the continued performance of the helmet.
Visit this useful post by JSP to see why you should replace your helmet harness (and how to do it).
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Employers: Are you fully aware of your responsibilities regarding the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health?
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🔵 RPE should only be used after you have taken all other reasonably practicable measures to prevent or control exposure
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Proper assessment of the risk of musculoskeletal problems in cleaning staff should take account of:
🔵 all cleaning tasks
🔵 individual worker capacity
🔵 loads involved
🔵 work environment
🔵 site-specific risks
Employers: Are these risks fully assessed in your business?
Psychosocial risks should be assessed and managed as part of everyday occupational safety and health practices, with workers involved, clear priorities set and action followed through.
EU-OSHA's Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2026–2028 highlights the importance of strong leadership, open dialogue and effective risk management in creating more supportive workplaces.
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✅ Better prevention ✅ Better mental health at work
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The RPE you provide to your employees must fit them properly in order to work effectively.
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🔵 It is also a legal requirement that workers using tight fitting RPE are fit tested by a competent person












