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Hard Hats and Interns

After talking to one of our staff members, Gillian contacted us in the middle of last year from her Environmental Science course in the University of the Highlands and Islands. An opportunity had arisen to take a formal break from her studies for a placement in industry. Various discussions were then had with the university and with Gillian herself and we are now pleased to welcome Gillian to our staff for the next year or so.

As a result of Gillian’s arrival, a round of PPE (personal protective equipment) began and, since the timing worked, we chose to replace all our hard hats at the same time. My complements to Andrew in our office who has picked up the cudgels concerning the disposal of these specialist bits of plastic hard hats via the National Hard Hat Recycling Scheme, (be honest, did you know that this existed?). Through the scheme, used hard hats are fully recycled in the UK, and the raw materials go into the production of new hats – part of the circular economy. Have a look at the following link to learn more if you are able to do the same: https://www.jspsafety.com/contentpage/hard-hat-recycling