Every workplace, every home, every road, pavement and shop, in fact, everywhere, is full of risk. Throughout our daily life we are continually assessing and managing those risks. Whether that be avoiding burning ourselves on a hot drink, or making sure we cross the road safely. Risk in the workplace. As with everywhere else […]
Spotlight On Latex Allergies
Latex, or Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), is a naturally occurring milky fluid, mostly originating from the Havia Brasillientes tree in South East Asia. Some of the proteins contained within the fluid can be irritants and many people can be allergic to them. What products contain latex? The list of items which contain latex includes gloves […]
Work Related Skin Diseases: Steps To Avoid Them
Skin diseases which have developed as a result of work are actually quite common. When a worker contracts a skin disease it can be costly. In extreme cases, a skin disease could finish a career. Even mild conditions can result in time off work, and income lost. Skin problems contracted at work can be costly […]
What to consider when changing career
Thinking about getting a new job? Here’s what you should consider: When it is time to opt for a new career there are a number of things to think about. You’ll, no doubt, think about how much money you will be paid, the distance of the workplace from your home, the number of hours […]
15 Important Things To Remember About Health And Safety
Here at Essential Safety Wear it is literally our business to be in the know about health and safety. We’ve put together this guide to the 15 most important things to remember when it comes to health and safety. It’s Everybody’s Business. No matter where you work, how big your team is or who is […]
Our Top Tips For Buying Safety Boots And Footwear
No matter what the job, your feet will need protecting every bit as much as the rest of your body. With such a massive choice of safety footwear to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here, Essential Safety Wear has put together a few tips to help you decide. Comfort […]
10 Tips For Welding Safety
Welding is the process of joining materials together and is often carried out in hazardous working environments, like factories. The materials involved in welding can vary. Depending on the task in hand, they can range from thermoplastics to metals, and more. When working as a welder, it is important to take appropriate measures to protect […]
Our Picks For Workers In A Warehouse
Warehouses can be dark, cold and foreboding, they can also be cavernous and noisy. They might be hot, cold or streaming with sunlight. Warehouses are, essentially, industrial storage solutions and can have their own climate and atmosphere. What’s more, this atmosphere can vary during a working day. Despite the possibility of fluctuation in the atmosphere, […]
6 Tips On How to Stay Cool in the Workplace
As spring approaches, we are all hoping for a repeat of the fabulous weather we enjoyed last year. Hot weather is great for people to enjoy ice creams in the park, but it is more of a challenge for those who are working in the heat. You don’t have to feel uncomfortable when working in […]
10 Benefits of Uniforms in the Workplace
10 Benefits of Uniforms in the Workplace Whether you love it or hate it, a uniform is important in various work locations. There are, of course, the more obvious professions where a uniform is essential, such as members of the police and the fire service, nurses, vets and dentists, as well as the less […]