The Next Big Thing finalists on show
12 May, 2008Finalists from a national competition to seek out the ‘next big thing’ will have their innovations on show in a free exhibition at the Melbourne Museum for a week, starting this Wednesday 14 May.
CE program launched for PPE
24 April, 2008SAI Global has unveiled its CE certification program for personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Safety in Action exhibition in Melbourne.
Personal cooling vests
21 April, 2008The Cool Zone Pro range of cooling vests and jackets is designed to give up to four hours of safe body temperature management with anatomically designed 'optimum' temperature cooling.
Warning for outdoor workers about skin cancer
04 April, 2008New figures published by The Cancer Council Victoria in 2008 show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever.
Dermatitis prevention program for workplaces
20 February, 2008 by Amanda Palmer, Occupational Dermatology ResearchOccupational contact dermatitis can considerably affect an individual's work situation and quality of life. It can be severe enough for workers to have to give up their chosen career
Jeminex acquires Worksense
20 December, 2007The Jeminex Group, an Australian provider of industrial components to the resources sector, has recently acquired workwear clothing supply business Worksense for an undisclosed sum.
Body harness water supply
21 November, 2007The hydration system for full body harnesses connects to any dBi-SALA harness and holds 1.5 L of liquid for added worker safety and productivity.
Protective clothing market heating up
06 November, 2007An American market research report has found that the US market for advanced protective gear is expected to increase from US$3.3 to US$4.5 billion by 2012.
24-hour hand injury hotline
27 September, 2007Western Sydney-based specialist surgeons have come together to create the Hand Injury Centre Hotline.
Ankle and metatarsal protection
20 August, 2007The high-leg safety series combines the technological content of the Rossi motorcycle collection with concealed shin, ankle, metatarsal and toe protection. The upper construction is supplied in a variety of finishes in full grain leathers, for good fit and makes the boot easier to wear all day. Breathable, full-grain cowhide offers abrasion resistance, while the composite Vtex moisture-wicking lining, ensures breathability.
OHS guide for government procurement
23 July, 2007The Australian Safety and Compensation Council has released the publication ‘Guidance on Occupational Health and Safety in Government Procurement’, developed in consultation with Comcare and the Department of Finance and Administration.
Road safety kit
20 June, 2007A new addition to Extreme Safety's vast product line is the Road Safety Kit. The road is a dangerous place, and this kit which is designed to be a 'must have' for all work and private vehicles.
New GM puts clothing on the HVS agenda
30 March, 2007Safety sign manufacturer, HVS Services is making occupational health and safety clothing available through its network.
Latex: a sensitive issue
25 January, 2007 by Wendy CramerThe number of people who have an adverse allergic reaction to latex is growing on a daily basis. And while there are synthetic options available, the bad news is that the favourable properties of natural rubber latex have yet to be replicated
Hybrid hazardous location headlamp
25 January, 2007The Petzl Duo ATEX L5 headlamp is designed for use in the presence of gases, vapours and mists with a self-ignition temperature of more than 200°C at atmospheric pressure.
