Skin irritation is a common problem most of us experience at some point in our lives, and can range from mild itchiness and redness to the development of sores and blisters on the surface of your skin. Here we give a guide to some of... Continue reading
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The word hygiene – a French latinisation of the Greek ‘hugiene techne’ – literally means ‘the art of health’. These days we place a high value on it. It’s a crucial concern in many professions, such as dentistry, and is governed by laws and regulations.... Continue reading
There is nothing more annoying than starting the day with a multitude of sneezes, watery eyes and wheezing, but that is what happens to thousands of people across the UK every single day. But what is the cause? Pesky household allergies! Most homes contain allergens... Continue reading
It’s quite unlikely that the majority of us will ever work in or even encounter a clean room in our lifetimes. These highly specialised workplace environments are designed to maintain an extremely high degree of cleanliness through various controlling factors, removing tiny particles from the... Continue reading
It’s estimated that at least 21 million adults in the UK alone suffer from at least one allergy, and that of those 21 million, around 10 million have more than one allergy. When you consider the effect that allergy symptoms can have on a person... Continue reading
Hazardous chemicals can be anything from harmful acids, to arts and craft materials. Whether at work or home they can cause harm to both adults and children if not stored correctly in a safe and practical manner. Correct storage will greatly reduce the risk of... Continue reading
Whilst it may sound like something only a scientist would do, the fact is that many of us work with biohazards – to some degree – on a day to day basis. Biohazards are any biological substance that could pose a threat to human health,... Continue reading
In certain industries the use of black and coloured gloves can greatly enhance the productivity and focus of those who wear them, as well as providing their usual hygienic protection. With the simple addition of a coloured dye these gloves can come in handy in... Continue reading
Though the benefits of wearing gloves may be obvious for those in medical, dental and chemical professions, beauty therapists and hairdressers can also benefit immensely from the protection that rubber gloves provide. In November 2006 the ‘Bad Hand Day?’ campaign was launched in order to raise... Continue reading
When touching high pigment foods or raw meat and vegetables, gloves are a simple and great way to improve food safety and avoid the staining of skin during the handling of various food-dye-related activities, including cooking or the dyeing of fabrics using natural dyes etc.... Continue reading
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