Category: News

To learn more about the Road Safety charity BRAKE you can visit their website by clicking HERE

All company vehicles should carry a compliant first aid kit by law and most people also carry a first aid kit in their personal vehicle.

Accidents happen when you least expect it so it’s important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your place of work so that you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.

Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. You should also carry out regular checks that the products in your first aid kit are in date and also replenish the contents as soon as possible.

Here at Mammoth Workwear, we provide a full range of First Kits to cover all emergency situations including resuscitation devices, eye wash stations, thermal foil blankets, burns kits, sharps disposal kits and an automatic defibrillator.

We also supply Lateral Flow Antigen rapid flow test kits which are UK Gov approved and are the worlds most accurate test kit with over 98.8% accuracy. Test results within 10-15 minutes.

It may also be useful to keep a basic first aid manual or instruction booklet with your first aid kit.

If you require more information on First Aid you can visit the NHS website by clicking HERE

or the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website by clicking HERE

To view our range of First Aid supplies and equipment please click on our logo below.

1.4 million people in the UK are living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with about the same number believed to be undiagnosed. There are also 21.9 million working days lost due to COPD.

Mammoth Workwear supply a comprehensive range of EN 149 Respiratory protection products which will protect the wearer from the inhalation of airborne particles such as sawdust, fibreglass and asbestos. The level of protection and what each individual mask actively protects against varies. A typical dust mask will offer protection against most regular types of dust, however to ensure protection against chemicals and dangerous substances such as asbestos, a half or full face fitted mask is more versatile as you can tailor their usage with filters to adapt to your working environment.

To learn more about COPD & Respiratory protection you can vist the HSE website by clicking HERE

To view our range of EN 149 protection click on our logo below.

We can all face pressure at work, regardless of age, experience or job title. Sometimes pressure can motivate and make us more productive.

However, too much pressure can become stressful and affect our happiness and quality of life, leaving us feeling physically and mentally unwell.

There are different techniques you can try to help manage stress at work, but if you have been experiencing it for some time and it’s affecting your daily life or causing you distress, you should consider seeking further support.

The Health and Safety Executive – HSE, have launched a new online learning tool ‘Working Minds’ designed to prevent work related stress. The tool consists of six short modules and will help employers understand the steps and actions they need to take.

Liz Goodwill, head of work-related stress policy at HSE, said: “More than half of small and medium sized (SME) businesses recently visited by HSE knew they had a legal duty to assess the risk of work-related stress, but the number who actually did this was significantly lower. This new online tool will help employers understand the steps and actions necessary to help bridge this gap. It is a much needed solution.

Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, the law requires all employers to carry out a stress risk assessment and act upon the findings to prevent work related stress and support good mental health in the workplace.

The tool was launched on Wednesday 8 November, at HSE’s online Health and Work conference. It can be found here: HSE Workplace Stress (focusgames.com)

For guidance and information you can visit the HSE website by clicking HERE

With the arrival of new Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 many of our customers are now testing their workforce daily due to the concerns that have been raised by the NHS.

The FlowFlex® Lateral Flow Antigen Rapid Test Kit uses the latest technology to detect coronavirus proteins. As new strains develop overtime, FlowFlex will be able to detect them, just like the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron Variants. Our accurate lateral flow tests are supplied individually packaged or in packs of 5 & 25.

These test kits are UK Gov Approved and are the worlds most accurate test kit with over 98.8% accuracy.

Quick and easy to use with the results in 10-15 minutes.

Each test kit contains:

1 x Test Cassette
1 x Nasal Swab
1 x Pre-filled Buffer
1 x Waste Bag

Minimal invasive test – lower nostril only.
This test can be used as a self-test at home or at work without the need for a healthcare professional.

We have stocks of the test kits available for next day delivery of the singles, packs of 5 and packs of 25.

Please click the logo below to purchase your kits now!

The Mammoth EVO range of Spill Kits and Absorbents are manufactured in the UK from recycled and sustainable materials, therefore greatly reducing the carbon footprint compared to other overseas manufacturers. The Mammoth EVO range of products provide a unique solution for companies pursuing higher ethical and environmental standards without compromising on performance and value.

The Mammoth EVO Recycled® product range began with the development of an absorbent pad made from 85% recycled cotton fibres not far from Cambridge University. In addition to superior environmental credentials, Mammoth EVO spill products absorb more oil than polypropylene absorbents due to a high-loft construction and unique manufacturing process. They also have a greater oil retention capability; this reduces the secondary contamination associated with polypropylene absorbents when absorbed oil leaches out during clean up. Mammoth EVO absorbents are more cost-effective, easier and cleaner to use and priced lower than polypropylene alternatives.

The Mammoth EVO range of spill kits and absorbents are an essential addition to any workplace environment which works with hazardous chemicals and substances. Available in a variety of sizes, a spill kit usually consists of PPE, absorbents and disposal bags or containers.

Due to the nature of hazardous materials, reaction times are critical when it comes to effectively stopping a spill from spreading or contaminating other areas. The majority of spills can be prevented or at least their impacts minimised by doing the following:

• Performing a hazard assessment before carrying out any procedures which include the use and or transportation of hazardous liquids and chemicals.
• Keeping work and operating areas organised and tidy.
• Using a secondary container to move any liquids or chemicals.
• Keeping chemicals sealed at all times, except for when using or removing contents.
• Using spill trays and spill pallets to store containers will minimise the risk of chemical spills and leaks.
• Make sure staff members know where hazardous chemicals are, and where to find the nearest spill or absorbent kit.

         

Even with the very best of training, taking every precaution you can sometimes isn’t enough to stop an accident from happening. If you come across or cause a spill, locate the nearest spill kit, and do the following:

1. Never put yourself in the way of danger. Each spill kit should come with a number of PPE items, mainly a pair of safety goggles, gloves and in some cases a disposable overall.

2. If a spill is close to a waterway or a drain, the first thing to do is to use absorbent booms and snakes to protect grates and to help control the spread and direction of the spill. Place them down at the forward edge of the spill – the direction the liquid or chemical is moving.

3. Your spill kit should also come with a selection of absorbent pads and pillows. Once you’re satisfied the spill is contained, use these to soak up excess fluid from surfaces.

4. Once the spill has been effectively absorbed, safely dispose of any used absorbents. Most kits come with a disposal bag, or in some cases the bucket which contained the kit is used to store the used  absorbents.

        

For more information on hazardous waste, please read the Hazardous Waste Regulations from the Environment Agency.

To check out the full range of Mammoth EVO Spill & Absorbent kits, please click the logo below

Meet the world’s first environmentally declared workwear collection – created with sustainability in mind, every step of the process.

Each year, millions of tonnes of clothes are thrown away because they are worn out or simply have fallen out of fashion. Fristads think it is time for the clothing industry to up the game when it comes to sustainability. Fristads, minimise their environmental impact by developing premium workwear that is made to last for many years, even in tough conditions. And when things do break or wear out, Fristads always consider repairing them instead of replacing them.

Fristads is the first company in the world to measure the environmental impact of clothes. Fristads Green is a concept of workwear where the entire manufacturing chain is characterized by environmental awareness and innovation to minimize the footprint on the environment.

Fristads Green collection was launched with the aim to make the Green concept a part of every product segment in the next coming years. All Fristads Green products have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) with information about the product’s total environmental impact. In September 2019 the craftsman collection was awarded with the international design prize Red Dot Award: Design Concept. Fristads Green collections are for craftsmen, industry and service and cold wind rain.

Dress all year-round in environmentally declared garments! These are made of recycled polyester and have been dyed using the colouring technique e-dye^® which reduces water use by 75% compared to traditional dyeing. Quilted garments have a lining made of recycled PrimaLoft^® – fine fibres creating millions of air pockets keeping the body warm. Wear them separately or together depending on temperature and weather.

A digital tool calculates the Climate Impact of the Green Collection Workwear – Check the Green Calculator here

Visit the Fristads Green Collection Here