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Welcome to the latest BSIF e:newsletter brought to you in association with Health and Safety Matters.

This newsletter brings you the latest safety industry news and developments directly to your desk, as well as news from the BSIF, industry news, changes of legislation, updates from individual companies and useful contacts to assist you.

This issue we bring you news of progress in the BSIF's campaign against fake CE approval certificates Withdrawal of fake CE approval certificates for PPE, along with details of how the BSIF can help with exporting, BSIF assists health and safety equipment exporters and a closer look at how the BSIF could help you, British Safety Industry Federation:- How do we benefit our members?

If you require further information on any of the stories listed below, please use the free reader enquiry system – and receive details direct to your desktop.

David Lummis, BSIF

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 Taking the trauma out of rescue
New guidance from the HSE on managing first aid for those working at height includes new recommendations that everyone who is responsible for, or carries out work at height, should be aware of, says Safesite...

 DSE - The Facts from Safety Media
Although the Display Screen Equipment Regulations of 1992 require employers to provide health and safety information and training, most users remain unaware of the full extent of injury resulting from poor work station habits, explains Safety Media...

 Acushnet plays safe with Cobamat
Acushnet Europe has recently installed a substantial quantity of Cobamat Inter safety matting from COBA in its UK manufacturing and warehousing facility in St Ives, Cambridgeshire...

 Cirrus Instruments on Parade at London Notting Hill Carnival
Instruments from Cirrus Research, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, were recently used in the noise monitoring of this years Notting Hill Carnival, London...



 Chemical Conference Live '08: Register now
A brand new conference taking place at Birmingham City FC on November 26th aims to help employers and managers understand their obligations in protecting workers from hazardous chemicals...

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BSIF SOLVES HARMONISED STANDARDS PROBLEM
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SELF REGULATORY ACCREDITATION FOR FIT TESTERS
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COMPETENCE CHECK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
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UK SAFETY INDUSTRY SURVEY PRIZE DRAW WINNER
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BSIF SAFETY AWARDS 08
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TIME FOR PUBS, CLUBS AND CONCERT VENUES TO COMPLY WITH NOISE REGULATIONS WARNS BSIF
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BSIF LAUNCHES NEW SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD SCHEME
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CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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ROGUE PRODUCTS
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THE IMPORTANCE OF HEIGHT SAFETY
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BSIF WORKING TO ENSURE SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
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COSHH MATERIAL DATA SHEETS
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BSIF LAUNCHES ACCREDITED SUPPLIERS SCHEME
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THE SAFETY CASE AGAINST eAUCTIONS
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 Withdrawal of fake CE approval certificates for PPE
Following the advice given in our last newsletter, regarding a number of PPE products on the UK safety marked claiming false compliance to CE norms, a few cases have recently come to light...

 BSIF assists health and safety equipment exporters
With the UK economy continuing to slow and major users of safety equipment, such as the construction industry, carefully watching their spend, an increasing number of Safety suppliers are looking to expand their export markets...


 British Safety Industry Federation:- How do we benefit our members?
The British Safety Industry Federation is the recognised trade body for the supply side of the Safety Industry, the lead association for the PPE directive and is recognised as a competent authority by the Health & Safety Executive...

 2008 Health and Safety Statistics
The publication of the HSE's Annual Statistics shows a small decrease in the number of deaths at work and amplifies the generally held opinion that the construction industry is still a major contributor to workplace deaths and injuries...



 BSIF Industry Networking Day
For the last 12 years, during October the supply side of the safety industry has got together to socialise and informally discuss trends within the UK safety market. The 2008 event was held at the Forest of Arden Hotel in Birmingham and attended by over 160 people...