Sep 12 2016
There are many manual work activities, which require the use of protective devices to prevent health hazards and risks. All employees have the right to a safe and healthful workplace which must be ensured by employers but this also applies to the self-employed and private initiative workers.
Sep 5 2016
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protect workers on the job, so, their condition and suitability needs to be checked before each use. Damaged PPE endanger the life and health of workers. Legislation has, therefore, provided guidelines and standards for the maintenance of PPE through periodic checking and/or parts replacement.
Aug 29 2016
Respiratory Protective devices are key components when working in hazardous environments. These devices are specifically designed to block and filter dusts, vapours, gases and micro particles which could be inhaled or swallowed while on the job.
Aug 23 2016
Plant protection products are chemical substances which are used to protect plants from pests. They are commonly called pesticides and can have serious consequences for the health if not handled properly. As from November 2015, Italian law requires any person who purchases and/or uses chemical products professionally, including unclassified products and those classified as irritant, […]
Jul 27 2016
The correct use and cautious handling of plant protection products are the main precautions to be implemented for the protection of the workers and the environment in which these products are used. The protective devices available for use when handling and spraying pesticides, first and foremost, provide for the protection of the respiratory system, this being […]
Jul 25 2016
Workers are subjected to hazardous substances when spraying pesticides and it is therefore essential to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). At the same time, when pesticide spraying activities are over, the problem of cleaning up or disposing of the used PPE arises. How does one decontaminate PPEs? Let’s look at how to proceed with the […]
Jul 18 2016
It is essential to have a suitable respiratory protective device for sandblasting operations to safeguard your health and, to this purpose, one of the best devices is a powered assisted respirator for sandblasting.
Jul 11 2016
The excellent properties of asbestos, its versatility and low cost had favoured its use for decades especially in construction where it had gained immense popularity and was widely used together with cement for the production of asbestos sheets, pipes, prefabs, etc.
Jul 7 2016
Kasco, a company of distinction in the field of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), has been producing highly professional and technologically advanced filters, face masks, power assisted respirators incorporating helmets and masks as well as continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus for nearly 40 years. A range of products has been particularly designed for the […]
Sep 19 2016
How to protect oneself effectively during pesticide spraying
Being a farmer means working in the open in contact with nature, but sometimes it is indispensable to use hazardous substances such as pesticides and, in this case, proper safety measures need to be adopted.