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Are you familiar with what has changed with the Italian legislative update of December 17th 2021 in the field of Occupational Safety? With the new standard UNI11719:2018, a systematic approach to respiratory protection has been introduced with the so-called "Respiratory Protection Programme". Substantial changes have been introduced on the activities of Training in the use of respiratory PPE and the Fit Test! Find out everything you need to know to be in line with the new regulations on our blog.

BLS 8000next - when the protection of a reusable is as simple as a disposable. No need to fit filters and no need to change them. This half mask is ready to use and requires no maintenance. Once the filters are exhausted, the product is designed to be replaced. Find out more about BLS 8000next series, our ready-to-use half mask revealed on BLS Blog.

When the games get tough, it is essential to protect yourself with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and BLS steps in to protect you while doing the most important thing: breathing. So what respiratory protection is the most appropriate? Find it out on our blog

The Street Art weekend is just around the corner, with the Urban Giants Festival 2022. On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June, come and discover the city's most colourful spots. At the gates of Milan, the borough of Trezzano sul Naviglio will host more than 100 writers and street artists from 20 countries around the world.

Amazing result for Fabio Quartararo at yesterday's Catalan race! The reigning World Champion made the difference by transforming adrenaline and safety into an incredible performance for which the entire BLS team sends its warmest congratulations. We couldn't feel prouder to be among the official partners of a team like Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP.

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We are proud to celebrate together with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team the second place conquered in yesterday's race at the Mugello Circuit by Fabio Quartararo, who remains at the top of the MotoGP championship standings.

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

BLS is at Autopromotec 2022. Bologna, Italy, 25-28 May 2022

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.

BLS is at Préventica 2022 Nantes, France, May 17th-19th 2022

BLS Zer0 - when maximum protection feels like freedom Have you ever heard of a P3 that makes you breathe like a P1? And of a valve called Eolo?

What happens during painting operations? As always, the variables are many and complex to analyse: the extent of the health consequences of painting operations depends on the type of paint used, the application techniques and the level of exposure suffered by people. However, it can be said that occupational exposure to chemicals released during this activity can lead to the development of several respiratory diseases that can last over time and often for a lifetime: cough, asthma, liver and kidney damage, liver and blood cancer, as well as several eye disorders.

Play it safe: try BLS filters with universal connection! The threaded connection is standardized according to EN 148-1 and is compatible with other respiratory protective devices on the market.

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Today is the International Day for Safety and Health at Work. Almost 2 million people die each year from workplace-related causes. Did you know that particulates, fumes and gases are the second biggest occupational risk factor, according to the WHO and ILO Global Monitoring Report 2000-2016?

BLS is at Sawo 2022. Poznań, April 25th-27th 2022

We say congratulations to the @YamahaMotorRacing champion, who came first at the Grande Prémio de Portugal. This Sunday Fabio Quartararo made us all very proud with this impressive performance, setting a new race best lap of 1'39.495s.

Today is Earth Day and BLS wants to celebrate it with you. Let's look together towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. We strive for this every day. Because for us, breathing has never been a matter of course.

Dealing with residual risk: PPE In the working environment, risks and hazards must be managed with protocols designed to minimise them. How to deal with residual risk?

Occupational asthma, COPD, pneumoconiosis, welder's fever. These are just a few of the health risks associated with continuous welding without respiratory protection. Find out more on this topic by reading our blog.

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

We will show you some images of the artist Prosa Bang in action during the creation of some of his latest works.

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BLS is at The Health & Safety Event! Birmingham, April 5th-7th 2022

BLS is at Pestmed 2022 Come and visit us. We are in hall 32A at stand n. 27bis.

How to classify biological agents? Earlier we presented the nature of biological agents as one of the possible factors that can adversely affect human health. Could you give some examples?

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

Why is wearing a beard a problem while using a respiratory protection device? The hazardous substances to be protected from are much smaller in size than the diameter of a human hair. That is why the slightest interference of contact between the face and the sealing edge of the device compromises the effectiveness of the PPE itself.

Can you tell the differences between FFP2 and FFP3 masks? What about a valved (V) product and an unvalved (NV) one? In our article, we have explained in detail why you should choose one PPE over another when respiratory protection from particles is needed.

Where not all hazards can be eliminated in a given work environment, the risk present must be minimised. How?

Did you also cheer for Yamaha Motor Racing? Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team just opened the 2022 season with the first race in Qatar!

Find out about BLS events in March

What exactly is silicone? Let's examine its properties and the main reasons for its wide use.

BLS was at SICUR, the largest safety fair in Spain.

Can you define the difference between a risk and a hazard?

BLS Group is the new official partner of Yamaha Motor Racing Yamaha team selects BLS masks to protect riders and staff

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

Let Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics begin!

Find out about BLS events in February

Here are our New Year's resolutions, the same ones that have guided us for fifty years, together with the new BLS 2022 Corporate Identity.

BLS filtering facepieces without valve featuring FFP2 protection are suitable for protecting both the user and the environment from particulates and have a minimum filtering efficiency of 94%.

In 2021 we accomplished incredible results together. This is how at BLS we want to remember this year.

A biological agent is any micro-organism, even if genetically modified, cell culture and human endoparasite that could cause infection, allergy or intoxication.

BLS 2600 next PAPR is an assisted ventilation system to be used with a full face mask and dust filter. It provides the user with filtered ambient air and thanks to the constant air flow and the absence of respiratory effort, it is the ideal solution for heavy-duty use.

Our 2021 advertising campaign is dedicated to safety in the workplace, which has always been BLS core business and now not just this.

What is a Fit Test and how does it work?A Fit Test is a leak test necessary to assess the effectiveness (and safety) of a respiratory protective device.

The webinar, held by BLS Iberia in collaboration with Formación en Seguridad Laboral, will cover the differences between different PPE and the importance of the Fit-Test.