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Keep up to date with the latest news and views from inside Wearwell alongside our take on the latest industry updates.


Electricians Reminded to ‘Test Before Touch’ for Arc Flash Protection

  19/11/2019    |     Arc Flash, PPE, Tecwear, Workwear

While adequate testing can be an effective way of minimising the risk of arc flash when working with electrical equipment, there are still a huge number of incidents being reported…

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Industry in Focus: Catering

  12/11/2019    |     Chef Wear, Food Manufacturing, White Knight

With the catering industry about to enter one of its busiest times of year, we’re taking a look at what’s been happening across the sector, examining the industry forecast and…

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Which Arc Flash Safety Procedures Should You Follow?

  05/11/2019    |     Arc Flash, Tecwear

It is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that anyone working in at-risk environments has the knowledge and training they need to carry out their duties safely. This means that if…

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Workplace Safety During the Holiday Season

  29/10/2019    |     Hi Vis, Wearwell, Workwear

With the nights beginning to get darker, and summer now just a distant memory, we’re starting to head into one of the busiest times of the year for many industries.…

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Industry in Focus: Warehousing

  22/10/2019    |     Wearwell, Workwear

With Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union still anticipated to occur on or before 31st October this year, there are significant changes happening across practically all industries in preparation for…

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Is More PPE Awareness Needed in the Marine Sector?

  15/10/2019    |     News, Wearwell, Workwear

In September 2019, the first amendment was made to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s MSN 1870 (M+F) Merchant Shipping Notice. The amendment focused almost exclusively on updates to the existing…

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How to Stay Safe When Working With Molten Metal

  08/10/2019    |     Molten Metal, PPE, Tecwear, Workwear

Within foundries and steelworks, there are many risks associated with working with molten metal. These risks can be as minor as splashes as the result of a small spillage, or…

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5 Important Habits to Keep Your Workwear in Great Condition

  01/10/2019    |     PPE, Tecwear, Wearwell, White Knight, Workwear

Personal protective equipment is designed to keep you safe and healthy in the workplace, yet workwear that isn’t properly maintained or cared for can increase the risk of injury. It…

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How Safe Is Your Industry? The Latest HSE Figures Have The Answer

  24/09/2019    |     Wearwell

The HSE has just released its latest workplace safety figures which span all UK industries. The figures show that in total, 147 workers suffered a fatal injury during the 2018/2019…

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How Should You Clean Your Workwear?

  17/09/2019    |     Tecwear, Wearwell, White Knight, Workwear

Personal protective equipment is designed and manufactured to ensure that wearers are protected from the identified workplace risks at all times, significantly improving the safety of workers in hazardous environments.…

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How Do You Conduct an Arc Flash Analysis?

  10/09/2019    |     Arc Flash, Tecwear, Workwear

Arc flash incidents are one of the most deadly risks on the worksite, with arc flashes able to kill at distances of as little as 10 feet. More than three…

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4 Tips for Keeping Cool in the Kitchen This Summer

  04/09/2019    |     Chef Wear, Food Manufacturing, White Knight

Commercial kitchens are typically very warm working environments, but they become even hotter during the summer months, resulting in an environment that could be detrimental to overall health and wellbeing.…

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