The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is urging buyers and end users of PPE and safety equipment to follow a simple three-step process when specifying products to ensure that they are fit for purpose.
Under PPE Regulations, buyers of PPE and safety equipment have a responsibility to ensure that the products they buy are compliant, but many buyers don’t have the knowledge and resources to validate suppliers’ claims.
Moreover, there is mounting evidence showing that the use of ineffective products that put people at risk of injury and worse is on the rise.
In response to this problem, the BSIF is urging businesses buying PPE to:
- CHECK your supplier is BSIF Registered. BSIF audited suppliers are compliant, competent and trustworthy.
- SELECT appropriate, certified and approved products. Registered Safety Suppliers can support the product selection process through their competence, capability and knowledge.
- PROTECT your people, your most precious asset, and help your business to thrive.
Alan Murray, CEO of the BSIF, commented: “However you are sourcing your PPE and safety equipment, checking whether your vendor is a Registered Safety Supplier is a quick and easy way of ensuring they are committed to high standards of operation and are compliant with relevant regulations.
“Remember, anyone can sell safety, but you wouldn’t buy safety from just anyone. Always specify the shield.”
