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.

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…

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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…

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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…

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Safety Data

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…

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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…

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PPE in a Pandemic

Brian Hesler, Consultant and Specialist Advisor at Draeger Safety UK and former Chief Fire Officer for the…

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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…

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Strategies for measuring benzene

Benzene is a highly volatile, flammable and toxic hazardous substance. Negative health impacts from exposure to benzene…

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Checking ventilation with Carbon Dioxide Monitors

As described and recently published on the HSE Website, good ventilation, together with social distancing, keeping your…

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Developments in RPE

This article discusses the advancements made in the world of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) as well as looking…

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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…

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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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