UKFT is working to support the government as it starts to increase the availability of PPE. However, it is estimated that global demand for PPE has grown by 1,000% in the past few weeks. We have been overwhelmed by the very many offers to help we have received from across the UK fashion and textile…
Can you help Network Rail increase its supply of face masks and face visors for situations where they are required by task specific risk assessments? Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. The company’s R&D team has asked UKFT to help it understand the capability of the market for alternative designs and manufacturing…
Network Rail are seeking alternative designs and manufacturing techniques for face masks which can conform to the following technical specification: EN14683 type 1 and 2 capability for filtration. (Options of higher protection could be considered for very specific tasks); one, standard but adjustable size which ensures coverage from the nose to the chin; providing the…
We’ve updated our guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the furlough process, with new details on volunteer work or training, apprentices, company directors and office holders. Read the full details below. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least 3 months starting from 1 March…
Below is the latest UKFT statement on PPE performance requirements. PCIAW® and UKFT are working to support the government as it starts to increase the availability of PPE. However, it is estimated that global demand for PPE has grown by 1,000% in the past few weeks. We have been overwhelmed by the very many offers…
Dear friends, supporters and members of the PCIAW®, We spoke recently of our shock at the lack of PPE being provided to the NHS staff and we promised that as your association and your voice, we would keep abreast of the situation and do what we can to ensure PPE is being supplied to those…
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