Safety & Workwear Guides
Practical, accurate guides on PPE standards, safety footwear, workwear regulations and more — written for site managers, H&S officers and procurement leads.
9 June 2026
FFP1 vs FFP2 vs FFP3: Which Respirator Mask Do You Need?
The FFP rating on a disposable respirator tells you how much airborne particulate it filters out — but the differences between FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 aren't always obvious. Here's a plain-English guide.
Read guide9 June 2026
Safety Boot Standards Explained: EN ISO 20345:2022 (S1–S7)
The 2022 update to EN ISO 20345 added new safety classes — including S6 and S7 — and a lot of buyers aren't sure what changed. Here's what the codes mean now.
Read guide22 June 2026
Hi-Vis Classes Explained: EN ISO 20471 Class 1, 2 & 3
Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3? EN ISO 20471 sets out three classes of high-visibility clothing based on how much fluorescent and reflective material a garment carries. Here is what each class means.
Read guide22 June 2026
EN 388 Explained: Glove Cut Levels & the 2016 Update
The string of numbers and letters on a safety glove — like 4X43D — is its EN 388 rating. Here is how to read it and pick the right level of cut protection.
Read guide22 June 2026
What Is Face Fit Testing? A Plain-English Guide for Employers
If your team wears tight-fitting masks, UK law expects each person to be face-fit tested. Here is what that means, when it applies, and the two methods used.
Read guide22 June 2026
Embroidery vs Print for Workwear: Which Should You Choose?
Branding your workwear comes down to two main methods — embroidery and print. Each suits different garments, designs and budgets. Here is how to choose.
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