The Invincible IGS is a different kind of safety boot. It’s a truly revolutionary piece of safety footwear, using industry-leading technology to provide never-before-seen metatarsal protection. At the last Safety & Health Excellence Awards, the True Women’s Fit V2185 Invincible boot won BSIF Product Innovation Award for PPE.

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Surface and skin hazards can be chemicals that cause dermatitis or skin damage, or chemicals that can enter the body through intact skin and cause toxic effects in various organ systems. 

The SKC Face Level Sampling Headset 

Employers have a duty to limit the employee exposure to Hand-Arm Vibration as much as practically possible.

This article explores three common drug testing methods: fingerprint sweat-based drug screening, oral fluid (saliva) testing, and urine testing. Each approach is examined based on key factors such as invasiveness, speed, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness. 

This year is the fifth edition of our Driver Safety Theatre – a partnership between the Health & Safety Event and the National Highways Driving for Better Business programme. It is the UK’s largest event for the tens of thousands of health and safety professionals responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace, and the Driver Safety Theatre is where they come for clarity and inspiration about their biggest work-place risk: driving for work.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF SAFETY... DRIVING PERFORMANCE TO THE PINNACLE 

We are proud and thrilled to introduce our BOA® Fit System safety hi-leg and mid-cut, Vanguard and Valiant. 

These two boots deliver the ultimate in durable and high-performing safety footwear. With V12’s unique bespoke comfort last and the glove-like, fully adjustable fit of the BOA® Fit System, these two work boots are at the pinnacle of safety and comfort innovation. 

Why Redhill Steps: The Standard in Workplace Safety

Safety is more than just a priority – it’s the very foundation upon which our products are built. As the only UK manufacturer with the BSI Kitemark accreditation for our mobile safety steps, at Redhill, we are proud to lead the industry in setting the highest safety standards.

But what makes our Redhill Steps the leading standard in workplace safety? Below, we explore five reasons why businesses across the UK trust Redhill Steps for their access equipment needs.

Why Office Workers Have Cleaner Hands Than Mobile Workers—And Why That’s a Problem

In most organizations, decision-makers in health & safety and fleet management have easy access to handwashing facilities—running water, soap, and drying options are always available at the office. Meanwhile, the employees actually at risk—those out in the field—often lack access to proper hand hygiene.

This gap isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a serious health risk. Research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine shows that increasing access to proper hand hygiene can reduce infectious diseases by up to 21-31%. For fleet-based businesses, that means fewer sick days, lower absenteeism, and a healthier, more productive workforce.

Yet, less than 4% of fleets use heated handwash stations, while nearly 90% rely on industrial wipes—an approach that is not recommended in certain situations.

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What Health Authorities Say About Hand Hygiene

According to the WHO, CDC, and NHS, the best method for cleaning hands—especially when visibly dirty or contaminated with bodily fluids from humans or animals—is washing with water and soap, not wipes.

This is because:

• Soap and water remove more contaminants than wipes in these situations.
• Wipes cannot completely remove grease, dirt, and biological matter from the hands.
• Proper drying with paper towels after washing further reduces bacteria spread.

Despite these recommendations, many fleet businesses rely on industrial wipes as their primary hand hygiene solution, even though they may not meet best-practice guidelines in certain work environments.

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The Heated Handwash Debate: Is Warm Water Enough?

In the UK, heated handwash units are sometimes seen as the best solution for vehicle hygiene. While warm water may feel more comfortable, it doesn’t necessarily solve the problem—and it comes with major drawbacks:

• High installation costs – Heated units don’t include soap or drying solutions, meaning fleets must install separate dispensers and a paper bin, adding to cost and complexity. The system itself also requires electricity, wiring, and stable mounting, making it impractical for many fleets.
• Frequent breakdowns – These units are prone to heater malfunctions, limescale buildup, and freezing issues in cold weather.
• Partial compliance – Warm water alone isn’t enough; proper hygiene also requires soap, drying, and waste disposal.
• No cross-contamination prevention – Many standard vehicle handwash setups fail to prevent bacteria spread, making them ineffective.

For most fleets, heated handwash units are too complex and expensive to roll out fleet-wide, leaving most mobile workers without a proper hygiene solution.

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A Smarter, More Practical Alternative: ShoulderSink

ShoulderSink eliminates these challenges by offering a complete, all-in-one hand hygiene solution designed specifically for fleet vehicles. Unlike heated handwash units or relying solely on industrial wipes, it is reliable, cost-effective, and easy to implement across an entire fleet.

• No electricity required – Fully mechanical and always ready to use.
• Eliminates cross-contamination risks – Water is dispensed without hand contact, preventing bacterial spread.
• Quick, hassle-free installation – Mounts in minutes with no complex modifications needed.
• Cost-effective – 70-90% cheaper per handwash than industrial wipes, saving fleets thousands in hygiene costs.

Cold Weather Use

Like any water-based system, ShoulderSink can freeze in extremely low temperatures. However, for most fleets, this is only an issue for a few days a year. It remains a more practical, lower-maintenance alternative to heated units, which require power and frequent servicing to function reliably in winter.

To keep ShoulderSink operational in cold conditions:

• It can be brought inside overnight, ensuring it remains thawed.
• Filling it with boiling water in the morning helps keep it functional throughout the day.

This simple workaround makes ShoulderSink a viable hygiene solution year-round, even in colder climates.

With ShoulderSink, fleet managers can bridge the hygiene gap, ensure compliance, and reduce sick days—all without the cost and maintenance headaches of traditional handwash units.

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The Electronic Permit to Work System (EPTW) from EHS Global Tech Ltd is your total solution when moving from a traditional paper-based system.

Trusted by companies such as PepsiCo, Walkers Crisps, Quaker Oats, KP Snacks, Glanbia Performance Nutrition and Agrial Foods.

Our system is a user friendly and secure solution that can be completely adapted for different industry types. Hazard categories and permit templates can be created and edited with ease.
 

Working on all mobile devices and fully responsive with digital sign off. Our unique QR code recognition and geo location site plan can ensure maximum visibility in contractor control.

We also create animated training films for contractor induction, and they can be hosted on our e-learning platform.  That platform links and synchronises in harmony with our EPTW, ensuring all contractors onsite and raised on a permit are fully trained.

We are a company accredited to the highest level of data protection with ISO27001 status.

Come speak to us at, The Health & Safety Event 2025 8-10 April, we will be at Stand 3/E72

Protos is the first safety helmet of its kind and moving forward with his Simple. Safe. Living. philosiphy and drive, Anton Pfanner launched Protos in 2012. 

Ultimate Protection for Men and Women

ELKA Rainwear A/S, a Danish manufacturer since 1958, delivers high-performance waterproof workwear with Scandinavian design, combining durability, comfort, and innovation for various industries.