A-Z of personal protection: extra protection
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Employees are being given greater freedom to choose their personal protective equipment, and helmets should combine a maximum of safety and comfort. The latest helmet designs can incorporate face screens, ear defenders, and respirators while also protecting the neck and from side impact.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2001
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A-Z of personal protection: Disaster
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An examination of disasters at work, how they are defined and the reactions of the public and workers involved is presented. Disasters often have common themes, most notably a trail of apparently insignificant human errors leading to the major incident.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2000
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A-Z of personal protection: asbestos
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Asbestos is one of the most dangerous substances known to man, but white asbestos has only recently been banned by the UK government. An overview of respiratory protective equipment available to protect against asbestos fibres is presented.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2000
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