The rules on who gets PPE changed in 2022. The benchmark for what "properly fitting" PPE means changed in September 2025. If your last PPE policy review predates either, here's exactly what employers need to fix — and what an HSE inspector will ask.

Not all hi-vis is equal — and buying the wrong class can fail a site audit before anyone steps on site. Here's the full EN ISO 20471 breakdown, industry by industry, plus what you can and can't do with custom branding.

Standard safety boots won't protect a £400 circuit board. Here's how ESD footwear actually works, what the resistance ratings mean, and how to stay compliant in electronics, pharma and fuel-handling environments.

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