Trusted by leading public sector companies across the UK, SMI ensure your people are protected and comfortable.
The Public services sector encompasses all local and central government and their agencies, such as local authorities, highways and utilities, health and social care, education, police and fire services, and the armed forces. The sector employs nearly five million workers in Great Britain, in addition to many others employed under contracted services.
Due to the wide scope of this sector, workers undertake a vast array of challenging tasks, from waste collection to street repairs to grounds maintenance, and more. Our comprehensive range of workwear and safety supplies has been refined and enhanced in collaboration with our Public Sector partners to ensure it fully meets the diverse safety and comfort needs of their staff.
The Waste industry is inherently hazardous, with operatives working on a daily basis with toxic, heavy, and potentially injurious materials and substances. As a result, Waste and Recycling teams are reliant upon effective, durable protective equipment and workwear which maximises dexterity, while minimising or eradicating potential risks.
Within SMI, our Research and Product Development division has worked consistently with the Waste and Recycling industry, collaborating with our customers to source innovative new materials and products, and design and manufacture outstanding protective gear.
Street cleansing incorporates a variety of different tasks such as street sweeping, emptying public litter bins, removing graffiti, killing weeds and winter maintenance (such as gritting).
Due to the varied nature of duties involved, street cleaners require suitable PPE for the specific task at hand. For example, staff emptying bins are at risk of needlestick injury and will require needle-resistant hand protection.
Grounds maintenance covers a wide array of activities, such as grass cutting, weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, parks cleansing (litter and bin clearance, etc.), and more.
Operatives cannot work without wearing the correct PPE, so selecting the most suitable safety gear and ensuring delivery is on time and in full is a must!
Building maintenance and caretaking includes (but isn't limited to) landscaping, interior building cleaning, pest control, exterior building cleaning, street and parking lot cleaning and maintenance, and building system maintenance.
Appropriate workwear and PPE is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of all staff, as well as ensuring smooth operations.
Housing associations are private, not-for-profit organisations that provide low-cost housing for people in need of a home.
Staff within this sector can undertake a variety of tasks, such as building repairs, maintenance and safety checks, cleaning, estate management, grounds maintenance and caretaking, and more. PPE and workwear can, therefore, be as varied as the duties at hand in order to keep staff comfortable and safe.
Highway services encompass a huge range of tasks from carriageway surfacing and repairs, road and motorway studs, road and line marking, planned and reactive maintenance, safety inspections, and more.
High visibility workwear is an absolute must in this sector, as well as many other PPE items such as head protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and hand protection.
From clothing and PPE through to consumables and tools, SMI has been protecting the Public sector for over 20 years.
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As a member of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and their Registered Safety Supplier Scheme, we've signed a binding declaration that the safety equipment we supply meets appropriate standards, fully complies with the PPE regulations, and is CE/UKCA marked. This provides our commitment to going beyond the basic requirements of product testing.
We also employ dedicated staff to manage our accreditations, ensuring our compliance with these standards is carried out and maintained throughout our organisation.
Partnering with SMI gives you and your team access to one of the most advanced PPE and workwear management systems in the industry. The system is intuitive, user-friendly and specifically designed according to the needs and feedback of our customers.
Features include order approval processes, reporting, management capabilities, wearer packs, favourite products, multiple orders per basket, and more!
Discuss all things workwear, PPE, janitorial, and safety supplies with Giles Prisgrove, our Public Sector Lead.
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Safety workwear is a critical component in many industries, and it plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and protection of employees. Designed to safeguard workers from various hazards, such as electrical, chemical, mechanical, and biological risks, the importance of safety workwear cannot be overstated.
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SMI is proud to be partnering with Race Recycling to enhance our Workwear Recycling Scheme and offer a truly simple and streamlined service which breathes new life into your old Workwear and PPE products.
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that as of October 2021, there are approximately 1.8 million people employed in logistics and warehousing. With the majority of these workers spending every single working day on their feet, comfortable and protective footwear has never been more important.
