UKCA vs CE Marking for PPE After Brexit: What Still Applies in 2026? More than five years since the UK left the EU single market, the rules around PPE conformity marking are still catching people out. If you buy or supply safety equipment in Great Britain, you have pro... Brexit PPE PPE Regulations 8 Jul 2026
What's changing in PPE regulations 2026/2027: The PPE at Work Regulations have changed more in the last four years than in the previous thirty. Chances are you already know the rules aren't what they were back in 2021. But knowing *something* cha... PPE PPE Regulations 2 Jul 2026
EN 352 Hearing Protection Standards Explained: Earplugs, Earmuffs & SNR Ratings Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, preventable, and one of the most common workplace injuries in the UK. Once the damage is done, there's no coming back. That's why EN 352 exists — it's the stan... Ear Defenders Ear Plugs Ear muffs PPE 16 Jun 2026
The Complete Guide to Cut-Resistant Gloves Our complete guide to cut-resistant gloves covers EN 388 ratings, material comparisons, and how to choose the right protection level for your workplace. Cut Resistant Gloves PPE 1 Jun 2026
COSHH Essentials for Construction Sites A Plain-English Guide COSHH essentials for construction sites: a plain-English guide If you run a construction site, you're dealing with hazardous substances every day. Silica dust from cutting blocks. Diesel fumes from pl... COSHH Construction PPE 1 Jun 2026
Hard Hat Expiry Dates and EN 397 Standards Hard hat expiry dates: how long do they last and what does EN 397 actually say? If you work on a construction site, you wear a hard hat. It's second nature. Grab it off the rack, clip it on, get on wi... EN397 PPE Safety Helmets 13 May 2026
PPE Requirements for UK Construction Sites PPE Requirements for UK Construction Sites: A Plain-English Guide Personal protective equipment — PPE — is a legal requirement on UK construction sites, but the rules aren't always easy to navigate. W... PPE 31 Mar 2026
