Protective clothing

Article (3)
  • Warning about dangers in extreme temperatures
    Forecasts of extreme temperatures for summer have prompted a warning from WorkSafe for employers and workers to plan their work to minimise exposure in hot conditions.
  • Outdoor workers at double risk of skin cancer
    A mobile skin cancer practice has released a new report with alarming statistics about the high risk of skin cancer to outdoor workers in Australia.
  • Choosing safety apparel that’s fit for purpose
    Safety apparel must be selected to suit the applications and hazards that the workers who wear them need protection against. While it’s quite common to purchase ‘one-size-fits-all’ safety coveralls, for example, we can’t assume that one size fits all applications. There are situations where a single type of garment or coverall suits only specific purposes, just as there are situations where disposable coveralls are better than full-blown safety suits.
Feature (3)
  • Dermatitis prevention program for workplaces
    Occupational 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
  • Latex: a sensitive issue
    The 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
  • Reducing risks for outdoor workers
    The warmer months have arrived, and with them, higher than normal health and safety risks for Australia's many outdoor workers. Safety Solutions speaks with skin protection experts to find out why compliance to protection programs is so poor
Product (68)
  • Guardian Safety ArcPlus electric arc protective garments
    The ArcPlus range of electric arc protective garments is designed and manufactured in Australia, based on the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements in the Workplace.
  • Ansell Healthcare AlphaTec gloves
    The AlphaTec gloves combine high levels of grip on wet or lubricated surfaces, while offering chemical protection to give workers the grip and control to perform tasks without risking injury from slipping objects or muscular injury caused by sudden movement to retrieve slipping objects.
  • Ansell Healthcare Solvex nitrile gloves
    Solvex nitrile gloves have been developed to protect workers in daily contact with various hazardous substances by reducing their risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals and fluids that can penetrate into the blood through the skin and then be conveyed to the nervous system, brain, liver, kidneys or other vital organs.
  • Kneepads for tradespeople
    The Tommyco range of kneepads is designed for tradespeople to protect the largest joint in the body, and the easiest to injure, during all kneeling tasks.
  • Ansell HyFlex 11-628 Dyneema glove
    The HyFlex 11-628 Dyneema glove is designed to protect the hands, wrists and forearms of people who work in industries such as paper and print, metal fabrication, plastics injection and moulding, and glass, bottle and automotive manufacturing.
  • Glove for wet or dry conditions
    The PowerFlex 80-100 glove is designed for day-long comfort for people working in wet or dry conditions across a range of handling and carrying applications.
  • Breathable reflective tape for safety clothing
    Utilising the 3M Scotchlite Silver Transfer Film base reflective material, Reflective Fabrications of Australia (RFA) has developed a reflective tape that breathes.
  • Cut-resistant glove
    The HyFlex 111-435 glove is designed to provide high-level hand protection and day-long comfort for people required to handle slightly oily parts, glass, sharp objects, components, sheet metal and ceramics in industries such as automotive manufacture, mining, metal fabrication, glass and transport.
  • Livingstone safety vests
    Livingstone safety vests are available in high-visibility orange and high-visibility yellow colours.
  • Protective clothing for welders
    The Weld Guard range of protective welding gear has expanded to keep welders protected from head to toe. The 2009 range has a wide selection of protective clothing necessary for all kinds of welding applications, including fire-retardant ‘Egyptian cotton’ jackets.
  • Arm guard
    The HexArmor 9-inch Arm Guard 9S is part of a range of ISEA Level 5 cut-resistant products that also offers puncture resistance against metal, glass and wood, making it suitable for use in applications that involve veneer pulling, food packing and processing, and glass, wire, metal and wood handling.
  • HexArmor arm guard
    Lynn River Ltd has introduced the HexArmor 9″ Arm Guard 9S, which is a part of an innovative line of ISEA Level 5 cut-resistant products that also offer puncture resistance against metal, glass and wood.
  • Needle-stick resistant gloves
    The HexArmor Sharpsmaster II 9014 gloves combine ISEA/CE Level 5 cut resistance with needle protection into a single glove solution.
  • Needlestick-resistant gloves
    Lynn River Ltd introduces the HexArmor Sharpsmaster II 9014, the first single-glove solution to combine ISEA/CE Level 5 cut resistance with innovative needle protection.
  • Hi visibility taped parka
    The hi visibility taped parka — Superior Product Code 191— is classified as a Class 'D/N' safety garment suitable for day and/or night use.
  • Hi visibility taped ¼ zip windcheater
    Classified as a Class D/N Safety Garment for use during the day and or night time use. Made from 300 gsm non pilling polyester, the garment has two front hand warmer pockets, a high contrast collar and rib knit cuffs and waist.
  • Disposable gloves
    The proFood Safe-Knit disposable nitrile glove is a medium-weight, cut-resistant glove made with Dyneema yarn.
  • Chainmesh PPE
    The Sperian Protection chainmesh range includes gloves, aprons and tunics made from high-quality stainless steel to strict ISO 9002 safety standards.
  • Materials handling gloves
    The DeWalt DPG26 gloves are designed for materials handling applications such as packaging and warehouse operations, as well as for using power tools.
  • Insulating gloves
    The electrical insulating gloves manufactured by KCL are designed to protect hands from electric arc and, despite being made from rubber, they are claimed not to melt under these adverse conditions.
  • Fire-resistant workwear
    The Extreme Safety range of fire-resistant workwear includes overalls, shirts, jackets, wet-weather parkas and trousers.
  • Glove holders
    The Glove Guard and Utility Guard are now available in a ‘metal detectable’ version for use in the food industry to safely keep gloves close at hand.
  • Lightweight high visibility drill shirt
    Superior Safety has added another style to complement its high visibility drill shirt range. It is of the same quality of all garments available within the company's range and offers durability and affordability.
  • Hi visibility anti static flame retardant polo shirts
    Superior Safety has met the demand for Hi Visibility garments which are designed for continuous wear in the workplace that are self extinguishing after exposure to and removal of ignition source.
  • Hand cleanser
    Stoko Blueforce is a solvent-free, industrial strength hand cleaner which contains no scrubbing particles. It has good skin compatibility and is effective against common industrial grease, oil, mineral oil, lubricating oil, graphite and metal dust, making it suitable for medium- to heavy-duty cleansing applications.
  • Skincare for outdoor workers
    Quadblock protects skin against UVA, UVB, UVC and infrared radiation and has high water and sweat resistance capabilities, making it suitable for outdoor exposure. The Optimal range actively works against the effects of UV exposure on skin.
  • PPE dispensers
    The PPE Activity Stations are dispensers suitable for use in various workplaces and are designed to dispense several items including earplugs, dust masks, hair nets, beard nets, gloves, hard hats, respirator cartridges, safety glasses, disposable gloves and foot covers from the one place.
  • Safety gear
    The Stanley range of personal protection safety products is made with high-quality materials and meets Australia’s stringent safety standards.
  • Nylon glove with latex palm
    The Taipan glove is a form-fitting nylon glove with a latex palm, designed to provide good grip, dexterity and feel.
  • Protective suit
    The Trellchem Freeflow chemical protective suit operates without a heavy breathing apparatus and breathing mask. Instead, the operator breathes free air supplied from an external air source via a pass-through valve at the back of the suit.
  • Industrial safety helmet
    The HammerHead safety helmet is certified to AS/NZS 1801 as a Type 1 industrial on-site safety helmet and can be used in conjunction with on-site safety visors and mesh screens, providing simultaneous face protection. A visor holder locks the visors and mesh screens onto the helmet, while the chin strap enhances head protection.
  • Hand protection
    The Dewalt DPG24 half-finger gloves are designed for trade applications such as framing, carpentry, electrical and assembly to enable user dexterity while protecting their hands from the rigours of their job.
  • Flash fire protective suit
    The Trellchem VPS-Flash is a flash protective hazmat suit designed to provide chemical flash fire protection in a single skin, for increased manoeuvrability and comfort for the wearer.
  • Scott PPE wipes
    The Scott PPE Hygienic Wipes can be used to hygienically clean and remove grease from any non-porous surface including safety helmets, protective eyewear, face shields, respirators, hearing protectors and other personal protective equipment.
  • Anti-vibration glove
    The 49801 ‘Premium’ 100% cowhide gloves offer protection from electric, pneumatic, gas and hydraulic power tool vibration.
  • Textured gloves
    The DeWalt DPG70 gripper gloves are textured and rubber coated to provide the wearer with adequate grip in both wet and dry conditions.
  • Glove with lamp
    The Tegera 9106 glove features a small pocket on the top of the hand that holds a small lamp.
  • Vibration monitors
    The Quest Technologies HAVPro basic vibration monitor is a simple and integrated system to quantify and qualify hand-arm and whole-body vibration exposures from power hand tools, transportation and other equipment.
  • Arc flash head protection
    The Paulson ArcShield protects the face of a worker in hazardous electrical environments from radiation from an electrical arc flash.
  • Work gloves
    ProChoice has developed an extensive range of synthetic leather gloves as an adjunct to its leather riggers gloves.
  • Knee guards
    The ProChoice range of knee pads was designed and tested for a number of industries and allow for flexible and comfortable protection of the knee joint.
  • Heavy-duty workwear
    The Skillers heavy-duty pants with kneepad pockets are made from high-quality material that keeps its shape and looks respectable out of work hours, too.
  • Cooling vest
    The Arctic cooling vest is based on the same technology used by marathon runners, tennis players, footballers, cricketers and others exposed to heat hazards.
  • High-visibility jackets
    The Escape range of high-visibility jackets is suitable for unpredictable weather, with many of the jackets featuring removable sleeves and in-built layers. The jackets are fully tested and compliant with all relevant Australian and New Zealand standards.
  • Personal cooling vests
    The 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.
  • Road safety kit
    A 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.
  • Workwear
    Hard Yakka Legends Workwear is made of heavy-duty 100% cotton Duck Weave and reinforced with abrasion-resistant Cordura, which means that the fabric is twice as durable as regular workwear and some of the strongest ever fashioned into workwear.
  • Limited-use protective coverall
    FFeatures: new technology fabric
  • Combination all-weather garment
    XAX Apparel has released a combination safety jacket and safety vest garment to keep workers comfortable in a range of outside work environments.
  • General-purpose glove
    The Glovpro Kevlar sure-grip nitrile palm gloves are general-purpose gloves that provide protection in tough environments and flexibility for comfort.
  • Work gloves
    Bubble Gloves use Impactos Vibration Protection, utilising Air Bubble Technology. The gloves reduce vibration energy transmission to the palm and fingers.
  • ID card printer
    The latest Australian OHS laws regarding registering visitors and knowing the location of every person on the premises can be implemented with the Zebra Card Printer.
  • Body harness water supply
    The 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.
  • Cut-resistant gloves
    Dyneema fibres have been approved for use in gloves for the food processing industry. In the highly cut-resistant Tuffshield Evolution gloves from Perfect Fit, a brand of the Bacou-Dalloz group, the ultra strong fibre from DSM is used in a composite yarn which combines level five cut resistance with anti-bacterial performance.
  • Heavy-duty hi-vis rain wear
    The Z40 4-in-1 rainwear jacket is constructed of high visibility waterproof, windproof oxford fabric. The Z40 is fully seam sealed and comes with a removable zip outer liner and a removable padded quilted class D/N high visibility vest. Other features include zip closure with press-stud, storm flap closure and two large external hand warmer/gear pockets. The draw cord storm hood stows away into the collar and can be easily pulled out for extra protection.
  • Hybrid hazardous location headlamp
    The 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.
  • Anti-vibration air glove
    The Impacto Bubble Glove is the company's latest addition to its anti-vibration product line. The second-generation air glove features the air bladder technology developed specifically for use in gloves to reduce vibration energy being transmitted into the hands.
  • Rubber work glove
    RCR International has added a rubber industrial work glove to its range. The Centaur is a heavy-duty rubber work glove with a seamless cotton liner for comfort.
  • Industrial gloves
    The Showa Re-Grip gloves are designed for industrial applications such as freight handling, construction, agriculture, waste collection, recycling assembly and glass handling.
  • Cotton work garments
    Wearer comfort problems can arise when manufacturers do not apply 'long-term wicking' treatments that tend to wash out easily and in some cases, the fabric is not treated at all. This can result in workers who are reluctant to wear polyester hi-viz garments.
  • Back support belt
    Body-tec has developed a back support belt specifically designed to prevent the wearer bending at the waist. This encourages the user to bend at the knees and use correct lifting techniques when undertaking manual handling tasks.
  • Protective single-layer suit
    DuPont have created a single-layer suit that helps protect against flash fires and chemicals - Tychem ThermoPro.
  • Rainwear jacket
    The Z49 rainwear jacket is constructed of Zetel XT high visibility breathable, waterproof, windproof, oxford fabric, fully seam sealed and comes with an interchange lining system. This system includes a zip for an optional winter vest that can be purchased separately.
  • High-performance protective garments and accessories
    The Microgard range of coveralls provides innovative limited life products setting new heights of comfort and performance within the protective garment industry, and they are becoming the industry standard throughout Europe, the UK and Asia as the preferred choice to protect against workplace hazards; Microgard is already gaining recognition in the Australian and New Zealand markets since its release last year.
  • Chemical splash suit
    Chemtech coveralls have been developed in partnership with a world class textile supply company.
  • Ankle and metatarsal protection
    The 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.
  • Kneeling mats
    Designed to take the pain out of kneeling, the Knee-Ease Kneeling Mat is useful for anyone working at ground level. This covers a wide variety of jobs from carpet layers to electricians, from plumbers to horticulturists.
  • Anti-vibration gloves
    Vibraguard gloves are designed to minimise the risks and effects of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in the workplace.
News (20)
  • Dangers of exposure to direct sunlight outlined in report
    Safe Work Australia has released a report on exposure to direct sunlight in the workplace.
  • Workers urged to take care to avoid skin cancer risk
    WorkSafe WA issues a timely reminder of the dangers of skin cancer for workers and to use appropriate protection. It also reminds employers of their duty of care to provide adequate protection from the sun for their workers.
  • Researchers developing universal personal decontamination system
    Auniversal personal decontamination system for almost any toxic or hazardous chemical is close to being developed by researchers in the US for use in industrial and military applications.
  • Guidance for protection from UV radiation
    The Australian Safety and Compensation Council and Cancer Council Australia jointly released a document for outdoor workers, providing guidance on how to assess and minimise their exposure to solar UV radiation.
  • Personal injury management awards
    Australasia’s first awards for the management of workplace injuries have been announced.
  • $73K fine for hot metal burns
    Adelaide galvanised steel firm Korvest has pleaded guilty and been fined $73,000 over two incidents in 2006 when six employees suffered burns from molten metal.
  • Union seeks recall of contaminated uniforms
    Energy supplier Ergon Energy has been asked to recall 14,000 possibly contaminated uniforms, after some workers suffered rashes and itching and others were caused to vomit by fumes the clothing emitted when ironed.
  • Overwhelming success for health initiative
    The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has received an overwhelming response to its health initiative for the building and construction industry.
  • The Next Big Thing finalists on show
    Finalists 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
    SAI Global has unveiled its CE certification program for personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Safety in Action exhibition in Melbourne.
  • Jeminex Group acquires five new businesses
    The Jeminex Group has acquired five new businesses, taking the number of acquisitions made by the Jeminex Group to 17 and annual revenues to more than $304 million.  
  • Warning for outdoor workers about skin cancer
    New figures published by The Cancer Council Victoria in 2008 show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever.
  • Heat stress reminder from SafeWork SA
    South Australians are reminded by SafeWork SA of the dangers of heat stress and the importance of preventing it.
  • Jeminex acquires Worksense
    The Jeminex Group, an Australian provider of industrial components to the resources sector, has recently acquired workwear clothing supply business Worksense for an undisclosed sum.
  • OHS guide for government procurement
    The 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.
  • Protective clothing market heating up
    An 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.
  • New GM puts clothing on the HVS agenda
    Safety sign manufacturer, HVS Services is making occupational health and safety clothing available through its network.
  • 24-hour hand injury hotline
    Western Sydney-based specialist surgeons have come together to create the Hand Injury Centre Hotline.
  • Innovative man overboard system receives $1.3m award
    The Perth-based inventor of an innovative failsafe man overboard alarm system, Mobilarm, will be significantly accelerating the commercialisation of its technology after being awarded a $1.3 million 'Commercial Ready' grant from the Australian Department of Industry Tourism & Resources.
  • Businesses warm to OHS
    The sudden onset of warmer weather and the conclusion of a campaign into skin cancer in the construction industry have seen WorkSafe Victoria emphasise the obligations businesses have to their outdoor workers.
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