PPE Regulations UK 2025–2026: What Employers Must Know (PPER 2022 & BS 30417 Update)
- by GHC UK
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.
Hi-Vis Clothing Requirements UK: Class 1 vs Class 2 vs Class 3 Explained
- by GHC UK
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.
ESD Safety Footwear Explained: Why Electrostatic Discharge Protection Matters in Your Workplace
- by GHC UK
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.





