As a nation we are slowly gaining some levels of normality, the Government has recently brought into effect from 24th July 2020, the compulsory measure of having to wear face masks/face coverings in our shopping outlets (not compulsory for under 11s). One vital aspect is knowing how to protect yourself when at work and out in the public domain.
Below is a detailed explanation of what a face covering is and what it isn’t.
In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a face covering is something that safely covers the nose and mouth. You can buy reusable or single-use face coverings. You may also use a scarf, bandana, religious garment, or hand-made cloth covering but these must securely fit around the side of the face.
Face coverings are not classified as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) which is used in a limited number of settings to protect wearers against hazards and risks, such as surgical masks or respirators used in medical and industrial settings.
Face coverings are instead largely intended to protect others, not the wearer, against the spread of infection because they cover the nose and mouth, which are the main confirmed sources of transmission of the viruses that cause coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
For any queries or concerns about face coverings and/or face masks, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Fit 2 Fit accredited face fit testing team.
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. Manufacturing businesses should implement control measures and carry out health surveillance checks with occupational health professionals.
Safewell is please to announce we can now test the HF 800/HF 800 SD Half Mask from 3M. 3M have been a market leader in RPE for a long time and produce quality equipment.
Do Lone Workers need First Aid Training? to answer this question first check the work activity risk assessment and if there is injury risk that is impacted by lone working then first aid training for lone workers is advised. This may include some first aid self treatment in the training.
The Timber saw mill company had only an in-house Fire risk assessment and understood that it didn’t adequately cover the fire risks of the business. They contacted Safewell for a Fire risk assessment from a competent Fire Risk assessor to identify what they needed to do to ensure the premises and also staff training was compliant for the fire risks that they had.
President of IOSH 2008, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
I am pleased that you are helping dispel some of the dafter myths that surround OH&S (a passion you and I clearly have in common) and the item clearly indicates that as with so many of our professional colleagues you are not about stopping fun on the pretext of H&S. It is only with the help of people such as yourself that we will eventually get the message across that OH&S is about bringing (as you so aptly put it) purpose and value to peoples lives
