Cheer with us with the colors of the Blue team We at BLS, like all Italians, will follow the exploits of our Italian athletes with passion.

Cheer with us with the colors of the Blue team We at BLS, like all Italians, will follow the exploits of our Italian athletes with passion.

The new half mask BLS 8000next combines the simplicity of disposable products with the high protection of the reusable ranges.

Below is the calendar with the appointments of the new webinars in which we will discuss workplace safety in the medical field: Thursday June 10th, 11am-12pm Respiratory protection in the medical field: BLS services and regulations After a brief presentation of the BLS reality, as an Italian company specialized for over 50 years in the production of respiratory protection devices, we will analyze the EN 149 standard regarding filtering facepieces, with the relative practical tests of use, as well as the difference between personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical device (DM). Speaker: Stefano Zanetti (Business Development Manager Medical Division)

In BLS Group European team, which already saw Italy, Spain and the Netherlands lined up, France and Germany could not be missing. Opening two new offices BLS France in Neyron (FR) and BLS Germany in Mönchengladbach (DE), our presence in Europe is expanding, increasing our competitiveness on the global market.

“Everyone has the right to a safe job”: this is the message of our new adv campaign, with a double goal: raising awareness of the importance of a stable job, especially in this period of uncertainty caused by the health emergency, but also with regards to the safety and protection of each single worker in the workplace, the main focus of our company. Created in collaboration with Nicama&Kes agency, the multi-channel campaign has been on air since February with adv pages, contents on social networks and spaces in technical and sector newspapers and magazines. The campaign will also become international, reaching the main European countries, such as: France, with PIC magazine, Spain with Formacion en Seguridad Laboral magazine, Germany, with PPF Magazine, as well as on Health & Safety International Magazine's circuit.

Covid19 almost reached us - coming 60 kilometres from our company - on 21 February 2020. And from then on our life was changed forever. 2020 was, for us, a year on the frontline of the Covid19 emergency. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we changed from a “niche” company to being at the centre of a production system of essential goods for the protection of people's health: thanks to machines designed and engineered internally, and to the synergies with universities and market partners, we have always been able to have a competitive production, even with respect to China. All this without increasing the prices of our facemask, supplying hospitals, old people’s homes and law enforcement, supporting various associations with the donation of over 40 thousand masks.

BLS starts 2021 becoming part of the Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, and joining ASSOSISTEMA Confindustria (in the "Safety at work/Safety" section): “We are proud of being part of two of the most important trade associations that will support us in our path and allow us to be more and more positioned and planted into the territory, to continue to make the most of our research work and collaboration with local organizations, to build a safe future," comments Pier Paolo Zani, CEO of BLS.

Our Merry Christmas is a smile that comes out of a mask. From all of us, Best Wishes.

The calendar with our webinars dealing with safety in the workplace is as follows: Friday 27th of November, 11.45-12.45 Filtering facemasks: EN 149:2001+A1:2009 standard and related products with areas of use After a short presentation on BLS, an Italian company specialized in the production respiratory protection devices for 50 years, we will look in depth at the EN 149 standard concerning filtering facemasks and their areas of use, introducing BLS’ mono-use devices.

With a filtering capacity of more than 94% for FFP2 and more than 99% for FFP3, the new BLS 502 and BLS 503 masks are DPI without valves, CE certified according to European regulation 2016/425 and technical standard EN 149: 2001, able to protect users in the event of exposure to solid and/or liquid non-volatile particles (dust, fumes, mists) and to block the dispersion of viruses both incoming and outgoing. They are, in fact, sealed on the face and manufactured with a "welding” process, without seams and perforations on the fabric from which micro particles could pass, thus creating a barrier during exhaling, protecting the environment from the user of the mask. These masks are therefore ideal for use in the food & beverage and medical sectors, as well as in all work environments where contamination by the user must be avoided.

The first IoT anti-smog facemask that communicates with your smartphone. A new concept of urban mobility with greater attention and awareness on the air we breathe. This is the promise of Narvalo Urban Mask, the FFP3 anti-smog and anti virus facemask that communicates with a dedicated app, monitoring the quality of the air in the environment around us. Made entirely in Italy, the idea of this facemask was conceived at the Polytechnic University of Milan School of Design, developed under the PoliHub Innovation District & Start-up Accelerator’s Switch2Product programme, and realized in collaboration with BLS.

The calendar with our webinars dealing with safety in the workplace is as follows: Thursday 25th of June, 11.45-12.45 Respiratory Protection: BLS history and services After a short introduction on the presentation of BLS, the effects of exposure to contaminants harmful for our respiratory system will be described and, therefore, the need to use verified protection devices in compliance with all regulatory requirements and the importance of the correct use of such devices.

Surgical masks are medical devices that are used to protect ourselves and others. In fact, they block the propagation of droplets emitted orally when coughing and sneezing, or simply speaking. Nevertheless, they do not guarantee the blocking of the virus dispersed in aerosols as they are not leak-proof on the user’s face and do not have a filtering function during inhalation. FP1, FFP2 and FFP3 masks stand out, first and foremost, for their filtering efficiency, which increases as per their number: FFP1 masks have a filtering capacity of 80%, FFP2 more than 94%, and FFP3, higher than 99%. They also stand out for the presence or absence of the valve. Facemasks without valves are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that protect those who use them and others, blocking the dispersion of the virus both both incoming and outgoing, since they are sealed on the face and are manufactured by means of a “welding” process so that there are no seams or perforations on the fabric through which micro-particles could pass. This is why these masks are generally used by doctors and health employees. FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 with valves, on the other hand, only protect the user, because they prevent the virus from entering, but do not block outgoing virus completely.

Our experience in the production of respiratory protection devices makes us give an affirmative answer. Probably also in the case of 2019-nCoV, and with high probability in the less aggressive Coronaviruses, more common in our country. Starting from our experience, we recommend three virtuous behaviours to protect against these viruses. For preventive protection, it is advisable to wear disposable masks with at least the FFP2 protection level. The FFP2 filtering facepiece is suitable for protection from solid and/or non-volatile liquid particles. As an example, in our production are the masks BLS 128B/128BW, BLS 728, BLS 828. To reduce the spread of the virus, infected people should wear disposable masks with protection level FFP2 or FFP3 without an exhalation valve. When dealing with infected people, we recommend disposable masks with protection level FFP2 or FFP3, preferably without an exhalation valve. Still as an example, in our production are the masks BLS 128B/128BW, BLS 728, BLS 828, BLS Zer030NV. A final tip, certainly not in importance, is that a protective device is useless if it does not fit the face and is not worn correctly. Therefore, when wearing a respiratory protection device, you must always make sure that it fits on the face to guarantee an optimal seal: read the donning instructions.

BLS team invites you to Sicur 2020 The great international reference event for safety in Spain. Innovation and technological development are the main protagonists of this professional meeting that addresses global security from five main areas (security, defense, IT security, fire and emergency security, workplace safety), with the aim of continuing to promoting well-being and social development. February 25th - 28th, Ifema - Madrid Fair booth 3E03 We are waiting for you!

Our mission is to care about your breath, our vision to combine Human Tech with Human Touch... You just feel free to breathe.

BLS team invites you to A+A 2019 An event that brings together 1,942 exhibitors from 63 countries and over 67,000 trade visitors from all over the world and represents the leading global trade fair for occupational safety and health. New products, solutions and ideas, so that tomorrow people can work in a safer, healthier and more efficient way. November 5th - 8th, Düsseldorf Exhibition Center hall 9 stand B40 We are waiting for you!

BLS team is pleased to invite you to PREVENTICA MARSEILLE Parc Chanot, October 8th-10th, 2019 The event on health and safety at work Visit us in booth E34. Get your ticket! Register as a visitor to the show and print your professional accreditation. This will give you access to the lounge, according to the established conditions. Register

BLS team invites you to the 4th edition of SAFETY EXPO 2019 The free reference event in Italy for fire prevention and health and safety in the workplace. September 18th and 19th, at Bergamo Fiera STAND 39 We are waiting for you!

BLS NorthWest is proud to announce that it is now a British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Member and Registered Safety Supplier "Anyone can sell safety, but you shouldn’t buy safety from just anyone" BSIF Members agree to regular annual testing on PPE products, over and above the normal test and CE path that all our products already adhere to. This is done to ensure ongoing compliance and to give our distributors and end users added confidence in quality products and a quality provider.

BLS team invites you to MAINTENANCE NEXT 2019 The most important exhibition on technology and maintenance in the Benelux. A reference event for technological innovations in the field of intelligent maintenance, interesting for anyone professionally involved in maintenance, purchase, replacement, renovation or repair of assets. For 3 days, Maintenance Next will offer a platform to inform, inspire and focus on the future of maintenance. April 9th – 11th, stand 4.212

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