Posted By Andrew Powell Dear Simon, Have you considered all the options, before PPE. What about a captor hood? A close hood draws heat away from the wok with the use of fans. Is the oil splashing up, do your employees need head/eye/torso protection? I would have thought that glove supplier’s once contacted would queue up to trial gloves. Due you subscribe to IOSH’s magazine, The Practitioner? There are always new and existing suppliers with new and innovative products advertised. The April 2001 issue covered a range of chemical and cut resistant gloves. Contact United Business Media for a back issue or a subscription, or alternatively join IOSH, the magazine is free with IOSH membership. Gloves Try contacting Marigold’s, they manufacture more than just “marigolds”. This is an old sales rep contact number, try it (07860) 403362. The 2 catalogues I have to hand are RS. (rswww.com), and Seton. (www.seton.co.uk) Safety glasses Try UVEX safety. If you cannot get them I the yellow pages, let me know. Good luck

Posted By Frank Cooper Simon, The same problem can arise with the use of frying pans! A pan (of any description) with a handle can make little difference to the splashing of hot oil which tends to occur particularly when wet food is added to it. I would suggest you contact your local catering college and ask them what they recommend. Frank Cooper