Safety at Work
Welcome to Safety at Work by Draeger. This is a free information site specifically aimed at highlighting common issues and raising questions related to keeping you and your people safe at work.

Covid-19: A lasting legacy on workplace safety?
Whilst Covid-19 concerns appears to be less prominent for many, its impact has had a lasting positive legacy on health…
Safety at Work Report
We explore the subject of safety in the workplace in 2022.

Three key threats to workplace safety in 2022
Many of the findings of the research behind the 2022 Dräger UK Safety at Work Report paint a positive picture when it…
The launch of the 2022 Dräger Safety at Work Report
Now in its second year, Dräger’s ‘Safety at Work’ research report is widely recognised as an important source of…
A quick guide to choosing the right mask for you to offer maximum protection against COVID 19 air-borne transmission
By now we are all familiar with the term “PPE” due to the COVID 19 pandemic. We might even know the term “FFP”. For…
Improve safety standards by utilising data from new technology
Industry 4.0, and the growing digitalisation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices has the potential to…
Rent or Buy? The big decision when it comes to safety equipment in manufacturing
While investment in safety equipment within manufacturing is in a different realm to the price tag for plant and…
PPE in a Pandemic
Brian Hesler, Consultant and Specialist Advisor at Draeger Safety UK and former Chief Fire Officer for the…
The future of realistic firefighter training – balancing safety and protecting the environment
This article discusses how ‘realism’ has become one of the most important elements of modern firefighter training, and…
Strategies for measuring benzene
Benzene is a highly volatile, flammable and toxic hazardous substance. Negative health impacts from exposure to benzene…
Checking ventilation with Carbon Dioxide Monitors
As described and recently published on the HSE Website, good ventilation, together with social distancing, keeping your…
Developments in RPE
This article discusses the advancements made in the world of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) as well as looking…
Gas detection & monitoring: What FM professionals need to know
Gas monitoring and control is a key part of the role for FM professionals, however, for many, it may not be an issue…
Offshore Developments
Gas detection and monitoring has long-been a key consideration for businesses operating in the UK's oil, gas and…
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