Safety Alert – Use of Face Masks Designated KN95

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert  on a substantial number of face masks, claiming to be of KN95 standards, provide an inadequate level of protection and are likely to be poor quality products accompanied by fake or fraudulent paperwork.

More information is available from the web link:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/use-of-face-masks-designated-kn95.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=kn95-safety-alert&utm_content=intro 

Peter Walker

BCSA Director Health, Safety and Training

Email: pete.walker@steelconstruction.org