‘It’s a safety issue’: Readers react to Women’s PPE challenge
Wearing "double thick socks" to fit into safety boots, and overalls with the crotch "literally at my knees"; offshore workers react to ill-fitting PPE.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Women’s PPE still a ‘challenge’ for North Sea workforce
Women working in the North Sea energy sector are still experiencing issues with finding correctly fitting PPE, according to an Aberdeen-based gender equality group.
Winter Preparedness: Ensuring Energy Workers’ Health in Cold Environments
Winter poses a unique set of challenges for the energy sector, especially for those stationed on offshore assets. As the temperature drops, energy workers face increased health risks in cold environments, a concern that should not be taken lightly.
Aberdeen’s Hazchem targets £2.5m growth with new facility
The Aberdeen-based personal protective equipment (PPE) provider, Hazchem Safety, has invested seven figures in a new building in Buckingham, England.
Highland wind farm trust partners up to produce PPE for local medical services
A community-owned wind farm charity has partnered with a local college to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for local medical services.