Public Webinars

Safety footwear uppers

The EN ISO 20345 series of standards for safety, protective and occupational footwear contain requirements for tests of materials, components and whole shoes that may be used in support of EC-type examination.

While some of the tests cover key protective properties such as the impact resistance of toe caps, other tests cover outer and lining materials used in the upper. In this webinar we look at the testing carried out on these materials.

Flammability of furniture

The UK's legislation for the fire safety of domestic furniture is one of the most stringent, and complex in the world.

This session provides an introduction to the requirements of the regulations for manufacturers, retailers and importers. SATRA expert Tom Notley presents an overview of the regulations.

Next-Gen materials: navigating the path to adoption at scale

Biomaterials aren't just the future, they are setting a new standard for sustainable consumer goods today. The footwear industry is pushing the boundaries of product design with plastic-free materials. Earthshot Prize finalist Natural Fiber Welding's Alan Lugo and Stephen Taylor share insights from collaborating with trail-blazing brands and the non-traditional tests performed to support the adoption of NFW's next-gen biomaterials.

The language of leather

Anyone who works regularly with leather will appreciate there is a unique language connected to this material. This can often lead to misunderstandings and potentially mis-descriptions being applied to products.

In this webinar, leather technologist Christine Anscombe, discusses some of the basic terminology used in the industry in an attempt to reduce any confusion.

Phthalates

SATRA's chemical testing team gives an insight into the regulations surrounding the presence of phthalate plasticisers in consumer products. Phthalate plasticisers are frequently added to plastics to increase their flexibility. However, some phthalates are described as 'endocrine disruptors' and are restricted by legislation.

PPE certification - modules C2 or D

CE marking of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a mandatory requirement in the EU for over 30 years. This webinar outlines the ongoing conformity assessment procedures that apply to products protecting against the highest risk levels – referred to as Category III PPE. Adrian Sipak covers the requirements of modules C2 and D as described in Annex VII and VIII of the Regulation respectively.

Why do I need to test my furniture?

Thorough testing of furniture items such as seating, cabinets and bed frames is more important than many people realise. SATRA's head of furniture testing, Johnny Worthington, discusses why testing is vital and how SATRA can help.

Respiratory PPE

This webinar, hosted by SATRA's respiratory technologist Antony Beska McLeod, covers various testing standards within the respiratory industry, including full-face masks and disposable dust masks, while providing insight into how some of the crucial tests are performed.

Testing required for CE marking of examination gloves

Examination gloves are a versatile form of PPE that can be tested and certified to several requirement standards.

In this webinar, chemical technologist Benjamin Vramsmo outlines the relevant requirements and test methods to achieve CE certification for examination gloves.

Flammability of floor coverings

Floor coverings play a critical role in fire safety. In this webinar, Reece Johnson, floor coverings technologist, covers the requirements given in the European EN 13501-1 reaction to fire classification, and related test methods, as well as touching on the status of UKCA marking / CE marking for Construction Products sold on the market in Great Britain.