http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com We're all very much aware of the fact that PPE equipment in almost any field of work or industry is an absolute essential, not just in order to comply with current health and safety at work legislation, but also because of the increased danger which is of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://justinarnold.articlealley.com/when-ppe-equipment-is-a-danger-not-a-solution-2394184.html 25th November 2011 Are you required to use or wear personal protective equipment at work? Whether you're employed, contracted or work as a self employed individual who has been contracted to work for someone else, it is essential that you understand the current legal requir... http://www.articlealley.com/http://justinarnold.articlealley.com/personal-protective-equipment--the-legal-framework-explained-2393938.html 24th November 2011 Whilst the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is considered to be essential in helping to reduce, minimise or even eliminate certain risks and dangers associated with work related activities and tasks, under the Management of Health and Safety at ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://justinarnold.articlealley.com/the-8-regulations-covering-personal-protective-equipment-2376041.html 14th October 2011 In early 1999, health and safety at work regulation act was introduced in order to protect the rights of the employees in the work place in terms of health and safety of the worker. 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Over 200 men and women are killed in the workplace each year while several hundred thousand others endure severe injury. Approximately 23.4 million business days were lost in 2009/10 as a result of work-related illness. The ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidward2.articlealley.com/safety-and-health-at-work-2153743.html 30th March 2011 Why is it important? More than two hundred people are killed at the workplace every year while several hundred thousand other people suffer from severe injury. Around 23.4 million working days were lost in 2009/10 as a result of work-related sickness. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidward2.articlealley.com/health-and-safety-at-the-workplace-2144963.html 28th March 2011 As days are passing, businesses are diversifying in numbers and types. As a result, employers are compelled to hire business executives and managers to run their respective organizations with flexibility. 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