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The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is the leading trade body for the UK’s safety and health industry. It represents manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of safety products and services, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.

Why is the BSIF Important?

Promotes Safety & Compliance –  Ensures that safety equipment meets legal and industry standards, protecting workers and businesses.
Supports Best Practices – Provides guidance, training, and accreditation to improve workplace safety.
Influences Policy & Regulation – Works with government bodies to shape health and safety legislation.
Tackles Fake & Non-Compliant PPE – Runs initiatives like the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme (RSSS) to combat substandard safety products.

The BSIF plays a crucial role in maintaining high safety standards across industries, making it a key organisation for businesses committed to worker protection. HSE People is proud to be affiliated with the BSIF and supports their important tireless work and campaigning.

The logistics and warehousing industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to address long-standing challenges in health and safety (H&S) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance.

As businesses strive to create safer, more sustainable workplaces, AI-powered solutions are emerging as game-changers. Among these, Arvist.ai stands out as a pioneering force, offering a transformative safety solution that leverages cutting-edge Vision AI and Large Video Models (LVMs) to redefine warehouse safety and operational efficiency.

In this edition of SafeTech, we explore how Arvist.ai is revolutionizing hazard detection, predictive maintenance, and ESG risk management, while providing practical insights for logistics and warehousing professionals to innovate and thrive in an increasingly complex landscape.

The Urgency of Innovation in Warehouse Safety

Warehouses are dynamic environments where safety risks are ever-present. From forklift collisions and slip-and-fall incidents to improper handling of hazardous materials, the potential for accidents is high. Traditional safety measures, such as manual inspections and reactive incident reporting, are no longer sufficient in today’s fast-paced, high-volume operations. The consequences of safety lapses extend beyond human harm—they impact operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and ESG performance.

Enter Arvist.ai, a Vision AI-powered platform designed to address these challenges head-on. By harnessing the power of vision AI, Arvist.ai provides real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and actionable insights to prevent accidents before they occur. This proactive approach not only enhances safety but also aligns with broader ESG goals, making it a must-have solution for forward-thinking organizations.

How Arvist.ai is Transforming Warehouse Safety

Arvist.ai’s solution is built on three core pillars: real-time hazard detection, predictive analytics, and ESG-driven compliance. Let’s delve into each of these areas to understand how they work together to create safer, more efficient warehouses.

1. Real-Time Hazard Detection with Vision AI

Arvist.ai’s Vision AI technology uses advanced computer vision algorithms to monitor warehouse operations in real time. By analyzing video feeds from existing surveillance cameras, the system can detect potential hazards, such as:

  • Unsafe forklift operations
  • Improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Worker in distress
  • Near collision between forklifts and workers

What sets Arvist.ai apart is its ability to process vast amounts of video data with unparalleled accuracy. Unlike traditional systems that rely on rule-based algorithms, Arvist.ai’s Large Video Models (LVMs) are trained on diverse datasets, enabling them to recognize complex patterns and anomalies. This ensures that even subtle risks are identified and addressed promptly.

2. Predictive Analytics for Proactive Risk Management

Preventing accidents is not just about reacting to immediate hazards—it’s about anticipating them. Arvist.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities enable warehouses to move from a reactive to a proactive safety model. By analyzing historical data and identifying trends, the system can predict potential risks and recommend preventive measures.

For instance, Arvist.ai can analyze patterns in forklift usage to identify areas with a high likelihood of collisions. Based on these insights, warehouse managers can implement targeted training programs, adjust traffic flow, or install additional safety signage. This data-driven approach not only reduces the risk of accidents but also enhances operational efficiency.

3. ESG-Driven Compliance and Reporting

In today’s business environment, ESG performance is a critical metric for success. Arvist.ai’s platform goes beyond safety to help organizations meet their ESG goals. By providing detailed analytics on safety incidents, near-misses, and compliance metrics, the system enables companies to demonstrate their commitment to employee well-being and sustainability.

For example, Arvist.ai’s ESG dashboard provides real-time insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:

  • Reduction in workplace incidents
  • Compliance with safety regulations
  • Carbon footprint reduction through optimized operations

These insights not only help organizations meet regulatory requirements but also enhance their reputation with stakeholders, investors, and customers.

Real-World Impact: Arvist.ai in Action

The transformative potential of Arvist.ai’s solution is best illustrated through real-world examples. One such case involves a leading logistics provider that implemented Arvist.ai across its warehouse network. Within six months, the company reported a 40% reduction in safety incidents and a 25% improvement in operational efficiency. By leveraging Arvist.ai’s predictive analytics, the company was able to identify and address high-risk areas, resulting in fewer accidents and lower insurance premiums.

Another example comes from a global e-commerce giant that used Arvist.ai to enhance its ESG reporting. By integrating Arvist.ai’s data into its sustainability reports, the company was able to showcase its commitment to employee safety and environmental stewardship, earning accolades from industry analysts and investors.

Practical Best Practices for Implementing AI in Warehouse Safety

For logistics and warehousing professionals looking to adopt AI-driven safety solutions, here are some best practices to consider:

  1. Start with a Pilot Program: Begin by implementing Arvist.ai in a single warehouse or specific area to assess its impact. Use the insights gained to refine your approach before scaling up.
  2. Integrate with Existing Systems: Arvist.ai is designed to work seamlessly with existing surveillance infrastructure, minimizing the need for costly hardware upgrades. Ensure that your IT team collaborates with Arvist.ai’s experts to achieve a smooth integration.
  3. Train Your Workforce: While Arvist.ai automates many aspects of safety monitoring, human oversight remains crucial. Provide training to your staff on how to interpret and act on the insights provided by the system.
  4. Set Clear ESG Goals: Define specific ESG objectives, such as reducing incident rates or improving compliance metrics, and use Arvist.ai’s analytics to track your progress.
  5. Foster a Culture of Safety: Technology is only one piece of the puzzle. Encourage a culture of safety by involving employees in safety initiatives and recognizing their contributions.

Conclusion: A Safer, Smarter Future with Arvist.ai

As the logistics and warehousing industry continues to evolve, AI-driven solutions like Arvist.ai are paving the way for a safer, more sustainable future. By combining real-time hazard detection, predictive analytics, and ESG-driven compliance, Arvist.ai is not just preventing accidents—it’s transforming the way businesses approach health, safety, and sustainability.

For logistics and warehousing professionals, the message is clear: the future belongs to those who embrace innovation. With Arvist.ai, you can stay ahead of the curve, protect your workforce, and achieve your ESG goals. The time to act is now. Let Arvist.ai be your partner in building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplace.

Contact for Europe:

AI4Logistics (Partner of Arvist) – www.ai4logistics.nl

Marco Hendriks – marco@ai4logistics.nl

Christophe Frere – chris@ai4logistics.nl

Suitable hand protection is essential for safety, comfort and efficiency in the workplace, but finding gloves that meet all needs can be challenging. Clair Weston, Marketing Manager at uvex, addresses common issues with work gloves and highlights solutions that can help balance safety, comfort, and performance.

Managing sweaty hands

Sweaty hands inside gloves can create a slippery feeling that reduces grip and control which can be unsafe and uncomfortable, especially during prolonged use. Excess moisture can also lead to skin irritation and rashes. To tackle these issues, look for gloves designed for superior breathability, reducing moisture buildup and keeping hands dry. For example, the uvex phynomic range of gloves are designed with a breathable porous foam coating and open back ventilation, helping hands to stay dry during intense tasks or to dry quickly, so that skin irritation does not occur. These lightweight gloves prioritise moisture management, enabling workers to maintain control without a build-up of discomfort inside the glove. Meanwhile, the uvex Bamboo TwinFlex D XG gloves combine bamboo and synthetic fibres, which offer moisture-wicking properties to absorb sweat and keep hands cool. Bamboo fibers also have a smooth, silky soft feel when worn against the skin. 

Importance of proper fit

Properly fitting gloves are key to maintaining dexterity, comfort and safety. Gloves that are too tight can restrict movement, while loose gloves can lead to bunching, slipping and get caught in moving parts increasing the risk of accidents. uvex prioritises ergonomics, designing gloves that fit a wide range of hand sizes and shapes. uvex phynomic glove range provides a second skin, ergonomic fit, closely mirroring the hands natural contours to maximise flexibility and dexterity. Their tailored fit enhances dexterity, enabling workers to handle tools with precision. Meanwhile, the uvex bamboo Twinflex D XG glove features an adaptive fit design that moulds to the wearers contours after 3 – 5 minutes creating a custom fit. These gloves strike a balance between comfort and functionality, reducing hand fatigue over long hours of wear.

Ensuring adequate cut protection

When working with sharp tools or materials, gloves with inadequate cut resistance can increase the risk of injury. However, over-specifying cut protection can sometimes result in a loss of dexterity, making tasks cumbersome and could incur avoidable costs. 

Advancements in yarn technology have introduced high-performance gloves that can deliver thinner gauge gloves with adequate cut protection without compromising dexterity while allowing employees to maintain a secure grip and precision tactility. Whereas historically, high cut protection could only be achieved with thicker gloves and older technologies such as Kevlar. 

Therefore, it’s important to understand the risk and select the appropriate gloves based on the required level of cut protection, required dexterity and grip. This approach ensures workers remain both safe and efficient, reducing the risk of injury without sacrificing comfort or productivity.

Decoding safety markings on gloves

Safety markings on gloves indicate compliance with standards for specific types of protection, such as abrasion, cut, tear or puncture resistance. These markings, typically found on the gloves cuff, label or stamped on the back of the glove, help users identify if the gloves meet the safety, durability and longevity requirements for their tasks. 

Safety markings on hand protection have become more precise and standardised, making it easier for workers to identify and select appropriate gloves for specific hazards. Changes like the updated EN 388 standard in Europe now include more detailed markings for abrasion, cut, tear, puncture and impact resistance. For instance, cut resistance, previously measured on a basic scale of 1 to 5 for high cut gloves, now uses an advanced A” to F” rating system to reflect higher accuracy. Optional markings for impact protection also help users recognise gloves designed for heavy-duty environments by way of a pass or fail mark (P or F). These changes mean workers can more easily understand the protection level each glove offers, leading to better-informed choices that enhance both safety and performance.

 

Selecting the right liners and coatings

Liners and coatings are integral to a gloves performance, impacting everything from cut protection to abrasions resistance, grip and protection from environmental factors like oils. Understanding how liners and coatings work can help workers select gloves tailored to their tasks and work conditions.

Liners provide the gloves first line of protection. Made from materials such as Kevlar®, Dyneema, HPPE, bamboo, cotton or synthetic fibers, they determine the gloves cut resistance and comfort level. Some liners, incorporating bamboo, also offer moisture management and breathability.

Coatings enhance grip, improve liquid resistance, protect against environmental elements such as exposure to oils and abrasions helping the glove to last longer. Nitrile, foam nitrile and latex are popular coatings that offer different levels of grip and resistance to substances such as oils, chemicals, whilst polyurethane offers good resistance to abrasive substances. 

Choosing the right combination of liner and coating ensures the gloves are both protective and functional, adapted to the specific demands of the workers tasks and environment.

Preventing rapid wear and tear

Frequent glove replacements due to wear and tear can quickly add up in cost and time. Investing in durable gloves designed for specific tasks prolongs their lifespan. uvex offers gloves made from high-quality materials that withstand demanding environments, providing value over time. For example, the uvex unilite 7710F is a durable double coated safety glove featuring both liquid resistance and making them ideal for heavy-duty outdoor work. This durability reduces the need for frequent replacements, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Maintaining tactile sensitivity for precision tasks

For tasks requiring fine motor skills, gloves that reduce tactile sensitivity can hinder performance. Thick, bulky gloves make it challenging to feel and manipulate small objects accurately. In these instances look for gloves with enhanced dexterity and sensitivity. For, example, the uvex athletic lite gloves are ultra-lightweight and coated with a micro-foam layer that provides grip without sacrificing sensitivity, making them suitable for tasks where precise handling is essential. The uvex phynomic lite has a very thin yet durable design that allows workers to handle small components comfortably, preserving tactile feedback for delicate tasks.

These gloves support efficiency and accuracy in detail-oriented work, allowing workers to maintain precision without compromising safety.

Sensitive skin solutions: Solvent-free options

Workers with sensitive skin are prone to irritation and allergic reactions from gloves that contain solvents or harsh chemicals. uvex offers solvent-free gloves that minimise these risks, providing a safer option for sensitive skin. The uvex pure standard, the proDerm Institute and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certificates as well as the uvex list of 200 banned substances also ensures no harmful chemicals appear in their products.  These gloves reduce the likelihood of irritation or rashes, enabling workers with skin sensitivities to wear gloves comfortably for extended periods. 

Sustainability and understanding the CO2 footprint

As sustainability becomes increasingly important, knowing the environmental impact of protective equipment is crucial. uvex is committed to reducing the CO2 footprint of its products, using sustainable materials and eco-friendly production practices resulting in carbon-neutral manufacturing since 2016 at the company’s glove plant in Luneburg, Germany. 
 
To make the greenhouse gas emissions of products transparent throughout the entire supply chain, uvex has started to determine the carbon footprint of its products. We can then help our customers in gaining a comprehensive view of the company carbon footprint. Opting for sustainable gloves aligns with workplace values of responsibility and environmental awareness, making an impactful choice beyond just immediate safety and comfort.

 

Conclusion
Hand protection is essential for workplace safety, but finding the right gloves makes all the difference. From managing sweaty hands to ensuring appropriate cut protection, there are a wide range of gloves available that can address each challenge effectively. Investing in high-quality, comfortable and sustainable gloves can enhance worker comfort and performance can perform  and reduce the risks associated with inadequate hand protection.

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The government is set to launch its Central Digital Platform (CDP) in February 2025, aligning with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Contrary to some misconceptions, the CDP does not replace the need for supplier prequalification, but it is being billed as a significant step in modernising public services, streamlining procurement activities, and opening new opportunities for suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer, Veriforce CHAS shares what you need to know. 

What is the Central Digital Platform?

The Central Digital Platform is designed to offer a centralised, comprehensive digital hub where all government procurement activities can be monitored and managed efficiently. It aims to simplify and improve the procurement process by providing a single location for both contracting authorities and suppliers.

Each supplier will be assigned a unique identifier upon registration, allowing for seamless tracking and management of procurement activities. This identifier will be used across the platform to ensure consistent and reliable data handling.

Key features and benefits of the Central Digital Platform

Key features and benefits of the Central Digital Platform

  1. Simplified supplier registration and data sharing


The CDP embraces a “Tell Us Once” approach, meaning suppliers only need to submit their core information once during registration. This data is then stored securely and made available for reuse in multiple tenders, saving time and reducing administrative burdens. Suppliers will be required to submit:

  • Basic information: Name, address, VAT number, legal form, company registration details, relevant qualifications, and classification (e.g., SME, VCSE, or public mutual).
  • Economic and financial standing: Recent financial accounts.
  • Connected persons information: Details about individuals or organisations with significant control over the supplier.
  • Exclusion grounds: Records of relevant convictions or exclusions as outlined in the Procurement Act.

This “Tell Us Once” approach also benefits contracting authorities by ensuring consistent and accurate supplier data is available, reducing the need for repeated information requests.

  1. Increased access for smaller suppliers

By providing a clearer understanding of buyer expectations and simplifying the bidding process, the CDP aims to level the playing field for smaller businesses, giving them better access to public sector opportunities.

  1. Efficiency and transparency


The platform supports contracting authorities in publishing supplier identifiers and collecting consistent data, fostering transparency and reducing administrative burdens. There is no requirement for contracting authorities to use the Central Digital Platform to collect supplier information in below-threshold procurement, and the publication of supplier identifiers is optional in below-threshold notices. However, there is nothing preventing the contracting authority from requiring supplier information to be submitted in a below-threshold procurement. If known, contracting authorities should include supplier identifiers.

What the Central Digital Platform doesn’t do

While the CDP is designed to offer many benefits, as emphasised earlier, it is important to note that it is not a replacement for prequalification. Contracting authorities must still conduct their own due diligence to verify supplier eligibility and ensure compliance with transparency and contract award notice requirements.

Consequently, prequalification standards, and in particular, the Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite) remain vital to the qualification process for government tenders. In fact, an update to the Standard Selection Questionnaire introduced in March 2024 signalled the phasing out of PAS 91 in favour of the Common Assessment Standard, highlighting its growing importance in public procurement. More recently, the Crown Commercial Service confirmed that suppliers applying to its new Construction Works and Associated Services Framework, which will run from October 2026 until October 2034 and is worth up to £80 billion, must be certified to the Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite). One of the key advantages of the Common Assessment Standard is its ongoing review and updates, ensuring it remains aligned with the latest standards and legislation. This year, the standard will be updated twice to reflect the requirements of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and the Procurement Act 2023, which takes effect on 24 February 2025.

Preparing for registration

All contracting authorities and suppliers must register on the Central Digital Platform upon its launch, even if they are already registered on Find a Tender. Suppliers are encouraged to begin gathering the necessary information now to streamline their registration process. 

The “Tell Us Once” system means that once registered, suppliers can review and reuse their data for future tenders, reducing duplication of effort and improving overall efficiency.

Looking ahead

It is hoped that the Central Digital Platform will help to transform public procurement, combining modern technology with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity.

While contracting authorities will still need to undertake due diligence, the platform should simplify much of the groundwork, allowing all parties to focus on the quality and value of procurement outcomes. As February 2025 approaches, suppliers and contracting authorities should familiarise themselves with the CDP and prepare for its requirements to take full advantage of its potential benefits.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html

Worksite and workplace compliance is evolving rapidly, with new regulations, technology advancements, and increasing accountability for safety leaders. From managing audits and inspections to ensuring workers and contractors meet compliance standards, organisations face ongoing challenges in maintaining safe and compliant worksites.

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