Although post fire contaminants with a proven link to firefighter cancer are minute in size, measured in micrometres, the recent declaration by The World Health Organisation (WHO) that the profession is now officially cancer causing is (in stark contrast) vast, in terms of the impact it will have on our industry. On July 1st, 2022, … Read more
– The Latest Video from the Lab De-Wipe are proud to unveil our latest video detailing the positive results of our scientific study into the effectiveness of our Hair and Body Wash at removing harmful contaminants from hair and skin. We are extremely excited as our results show that De-Wipe Hair and Body Wash is … Read more
De-Wipe are delighted to report the positive results of a dermatological test in which our decontamination wipes have been proven to cause no unwanted skin reactions. Amongst the study’s 30 participants there was zero instances of allergic reactions, nor were any signs of irritation reported. These positive results confirm De-Wipe decontamination wipes as safe to … Read more
An independent report conducted by scientists at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has highlighted the urgent need for action to be taken in order to protect the long-term health of firefighters. The report comprises the results from on-site indoor air testing at 18 UK fire stations … Read more
De-Wipe co-owned company – long-reach telescopic rescue pole manufacturer Reach and Rescue – is celebrating a decade of providing fire and rescue services worldwide with lifesaving water rescue equipment. At the helm of both companies is Jo Taylor MBE who as co-owner of both companies is reflecting on 10 successful years being in the business … Read more
Download the Study De-Wipe are proud to announce the positive results of a scientific study conducted by leading professors at Manchester Metropolitan University. The results are overwhelmingly positive indicating us as the only UK manufactured biodegradable after fire decontamination wipe to remove from skin the most harmful cancer-inducing dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons produced during … Read more
Lack of UK firefighting regulation causing “alarmingly high” exposure to cancerous chemicals, warn scientists. New research by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has given rise to fresh calls for the government to regulate firefighters’ exposure to toxic gases in order to protect them from developing cancer as a result of their occupation. In the … Read more