We all know employers have a duty to do what is ‘reasonably practicable’ to protect the health and safety of their workers. But what does that actually mean in practice? In this article, I break down the differences in Acts, Regulations, Standards, and Codes of Practice including what they are, how they differ, and how they’re used to determine whether an employer has genuinely met their ‘reasonably practicable’ obligations. Legislation is an umbrella term that covers both Acts (usually...

When it comes to respirators and fit testing, there’s no shortage of misinformation and bad advice floating around worksites and on social media. Here are the top 10 myths and mistakes  we see most often — and how you can fix or avoid them. 1. Mistake: Buying Size Large Masks for Everyone This is a big one (pun intended). We often see employers purchasing reusable respirators, in size large, for every employee. Respirators aren’t one-size-fits-all. Even within the same brand, the shape, nose...

If you’re a nursing or healthcare student starting clinical placements, there’s one box you can’t forget to tick – mask fit testing. At...