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BLS expands its products' range with two new filters for reusable devices

Check out this month's BLS eventsMay 23rd-25th PRÉVENTICA 2023 Paris, France booth n. R39

What are the discomforts caused by the prolonged use of masks? A study conducted in collaboration with the Campus Biomedico in Rome allowed us to analyse them.

BLS is at The Health & Safety Event! Birmingham, April 25th-27th 2023

BLS renews its partnership with Yamaha Motor Racing also for the 2023 season.

Check out this month's BLS eventsApril 25-27 THE HEALTH & SAFETY EVENT 2023 Birmingham, UK

What is Nano Filtration? Nanoparticles are one of the main emerging industrial risks. Find out everything you need to know.

BLS Zer0 - when maximum protection meets sustainability. Discover the new face of one of the best-selling products in the BLS range and its new filtering capabilities...

BLS is at Intersec 2023! The international event in Dubai dedicated to safety. This year's edition hosts more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors. Visit us on stand 2-D16.

January Events Check out this month's BLS eventsJan. 17-19 INTERSEC 2023 Dubai, Emirates

We sincerely thank all the people who supported us and wish you happy holidays and a happy new year.

2023 is just around the corner and BLS Group cannot help but celebrate the past year by sharing highlights of the partnership forged with Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team from February 2022. Which one has impressed you the most?

Are you sure you didn't miss anything this 2022? This is how BLS would like to remember this year's events, which saw the participation in 12 international trade fairs in 7 different countries, the launch of a new communication campaign and the support of artistic events such as Urban Giants.

What distinguishes viruses from bacteria? Why are they so different? Viruses are among the smallest subjects in biology and it is not clear whether they can be included among true living beings. They consist of aggregates of biological material, lead an obligatory parasitic life and are agents of numerous diseases in animals, plants and bacteria. Viruses are so small that they fall within the definition of nanoparticles.

BLS 4000next series – one of our best seller reusable devices BLS 4000next half-mask is a reusable device for nose and mouth protection with b-lock connection. Disassembled and reassembled in less than 1 minute, it facilitates cleaning and maintenance after each use. It is available in two sizes and two materials and is equipped to protect everyone's breathing from gases, vapours and toxic particulates. Don't miss all its opportunities.

BLS's smart filtering facepieces has arrived: our first IoT mask! Thanks to the combination of BLS Zer032 Active series and the with the innovative Narvalo Active Shield exhalation valve, this new mask features above-average breathability performances. BLS Zer0 32 Active series masks offer constant optimisation of the airflow inside the filtering facepiece, reducing the build-up of carbon dioxide, moisture and heat.

BLS is at Expoprotection 2022! The international event in France for all risk management markets. This year's edition hosts almost 800 exhibitors and over 20,000 buyers and professional designers. This is the ideal opportunity to launch our first IoT mask. Visit us to find out more. We are at stand 1T062.

Do you know how to wear this device correctly? Try to find it out with BLS Donning Instructions! Let's talk about BLS 500 series products, our non-valved filtering facepieces, ideal for protecting you and the others against solid and/or liquid non-volatile particles (dust, fumes, mists).

Yesterday's race in Valencia concluded 2022 season of MotoGP championship. Quartararo emerges as the official vice champion for 2022. BLS and the entire Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team are proud of Quartararo's outstanding commitment to 2022 racing, confirming him as an incredible MotoGP talent.

November Events Check out this month's BLS eventsNov. 15-17 EXPOPROTECTION 2022 Paris, France

BLS 500 series - the highly breathable filtering masks. The breathing resistance is comparable to that of a surgical mask, making breathing very comfortable. For all no-valve filtering facepieces, a low level of breathing resistance is a key feature and a no-negligible strength, because only in this way the user can reduce the fatigue during use.

From January 2020 until today, the steps and measures to prevent Sars-Cov-2 infection have changed frequently, progressively changing the relationship of citizens with this new virus. On June 30th 2022, a new protocol was issued that identified surgical masks as no longer proper to contain the infection.

BLS is at Fisp 2022! The biennial reference event in Brazil for health and safety in the workplace. Now in its 23rd edition, this year the fair will host around 700 companies and 50,000 visitors at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Come and visit us. We are at stand 500-529.

Did you know that October is the month of prevention? Throughout Italy, this month is dedicated to cancer prevention and, in particular, breast cancer, which is the most frequently diagnosed neoplastic disease in the entire population and the leading cause of death from cancer in women. It is also the month of awareness, because it emphasises the importance of always protecting individual health. Prevention and safety are themes dear to BLS, which has been dedicated to protecting everyone's health for over 50 years.

Do you know the risks associated with poor indoor air quality (IAQ)? IAQ can be affected by microbial contaminants such as fungi and bacteria, suspended particles, gases and any other elements that can create negative health conditions. Pathogenic bacteria are responsible worldwide for diseases and consequences even on an epidemic scale. They spread through air, water and soil.

Wearing PPE correctly is important for maximum effectiveness and best product performance. We show you how to wear our BLS 3000 full-face masks with universal connection EN 148-1, for use with BLS 400 series filters that protect against gases/vapours and toxic particulates. 

BLS is at Safety & Health @ Work 2022! The biennial landmark event in The Netherlands for occupational health and safety. For the occasion the Rotterdam Ahoy hosts more than 120 suppliers: for the sixth time, Safety&Health@Work in Rotterdam Ahoy is the premier event for 3500 professionals who share the priority of working in healthy and safe conditions. Come and visit us. We are at stand 3-106.

October events Discover this month's BLS eventsOctober 5th-6th SAFETY&HEALTH @ WORK 2022 Rotterdam, The Netherlands ---- October 18th-20th FISP 2022 São Paulo, Brasil

Are you familiar with Yamaha VR46 Master Camp project? Now in its 10th edition, The Master Camp is an initiative created in 2016 by Yamaha and VR46 Academy to develop new talents in motorcycling. As an official partner of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, BLS has supplied the entire team of Yamaha VR46 Master Camp with limited edition FFP2 protective masks.

BLS is at Préventica Lyon 2022. Lyon, France, September 27th-29th, 2022

BLS 3000 series - the full face mask with universal connection. BLS 3000 series full-face masks are available with an EPDM face seal. They are characterised by the high protection factor they provide when used in combination with EN148-1 universal connection filters (BLS 400 series) that protect against gases/vapours and toxic particulates.

BLS is at Safety Expo 2022. Bergamo, Italy, September 21st-22nd, 2022

Wearing a PPE correctly is important in order to get the maximum effectiveness and the best performance of the product.

BLS is at Automechanika 2022. Frankfurt, Germany, September 13th-17th, 2022

Yesterday marked another home race for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team. Yesterday the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli hosted the San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix with the MotoGP race. This time around Yamaha's MotoGP world champion finished fifth: the race was complex, but the challenge continues and Quartararo remains at the top of the championship with 211 points.

Septmeber events Discover this month's BLS events

Find out about microorganisms and what impact they have on our bodies. Microorganisms are microbiological entities, cellular or otherwise, capable of reproducing or transferring genetic material. According to a document published by INAIL, "surfaces play a prominent role in the spread of microorganisms in the nasocomial environment", i.e. in hospital environments.

BLS 2600next PAPR - to win against respiratory resistance This powered air purifying respirator is the ideal solution for heavy-duty tasks, as it eliminates respiratory effort thanks to the constant flow of air inside the mask. BlS's PAPR is IP certified, the international protection standard that identifies the resistance of a device to the intrusion of liquids, dust and solids.

Why protect against gases and vapours? The severity of exposure to gases and vapours can vary from acute to chronic and the effect on respiratory health depends on the magnitude, duration of exposure and the specific agent. In 1984, the release of methyl isocyanate from a chemical plant in Bhopal, India, killed more than 2000 people.

Maio Meregalli today tells us about the safety standards of his champion team, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP. Maio's team is the only one in the paddock to have ISO 14001 and 45001 certification. This is why today's riders feel safe every time they take to the track. ISO 45001 is a generic standard designed to be applicable to organisations of all sectors and sizes.

Wearing a PPE correctly is important in order to get the maximum effectiveness and the best performance of the product.

With the heat these days we all think a little bit about coolness and sea. MAIA Shapes take us there with the latest works they exhibited during the Surf Week Tour together with Flamingo Surf Club hosted by La Fabbrica Puglia. Sustainability and respect for the environment are the values promoted by this all-Italian brand and BLS fully shares them.

What exactly is TPE and why is it so much used? BLS employs it in its products as an alternative to silicone. Its properties offer multiple advantages.

BLS 5000 Series - the high-strength protection for when the games get tough. Available in protection Class 2 and Class 3, this full-face mask is also suitable for firefighting. Available in five models to suit every need, with universal and bayonet connection, in silicone and rubber, with acid-proof hood or without.

How easy is it to become infected with a biological agent? Some transmission routes are more likely to infect than others. In the case of so-called 'aerosols', for example, the biological agent can remain in the air for longer, thus increasing the likelihood of infection.

Never Stop Breathing - New Campaign 2022-23 Safety, work, commitment are the foundations of the communication project, born in 2021, which this year features real people telling about their daily experience in the workplace. Today we present the first protagonist of Never Stop Breathing, telling the story of Maio Meregalli, Team Director of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP.

Wearing a PPE correctly is important in order to get the maximum effectiveness and the best performance of the product.

Never Stop Breathing - the launch of the new BLS ADV campaign is coming soon! Watch the video to discover the first player in the new BLS ADV campaign, which will accompany us throughout the coming year.