Importance of protection against epoxy resins
23 January, 2012Occupational skin disease ranks as the most common occupational disease in many countries around the world, with ‘contact dermatitis’ accounting for 90-95% of all occupational skin diseases. Epoxy resins are known to be a major cause of occupational skin disease and put the user at a high risk of contact dermatitis.
Choosing the right protective apparel
24 October, 2011 byWhile there are many different protective suits on the market, not all meet the same performance standards. Faced with a bewildering choice, what criteria should buyers use to ensure they select the right protective suit for the right application?
Elliotts sun protection hats and helmet covers
13 October, 2011 byElliotts’ sun protection range of hats and helmet covers provides shade and protection from the sun while allowing the head to receive airflow and remain as cool as possible. The range can help address heat- and sun-related safety issues for outdoor workers.
Bisley Workwear Protectivewear heat management garments
13 October, 2011 byThe Protectivewear line of heat management garments is treated with coldblack technology that reduces the absorption of heat rays, particularly in the case of darker colours, resulting in the garment heating up less. Wearers of coldblack treated garments perspire around half as much as wearers of conventional black garments.
Riverina Workwear Exelite Lumi-Light lightweight harness
04 October, 2011 byThe Exelite Lumi-Light lightweight harness uses electro-luminescent lamp strips as its light source to protect workers where there is a risk of moving machinery in low-lit areas. These lights are powered by rechargeable Li-Ion or NiMH high-capacity batteries, and they have three operational modes (constant on/slow blink/fast blink). Exelite products generate their own vibrant light, which can be seen from a distance of up to 800 m.
DuPont Proshield 10 protective clothing
19 September, 2011 byThe DuPont Proshield 10 protective clothing solution complements the Tyvek and Tychem product portfolios. It provides protection against type 5 and 6 exposures.
DuPont Tychem TK chemical barrier
14 September, 2011 byThe Tychem TK chemical barrier can be used for protection against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals. The high-performance chemical barrier fabric is suitable for industrial, HazMat and domestic preparedness applications. The barrier offers protection over a wide range of chemicals.
TechTrade Pro-Tech 8 Boss structural firefighting and rescue gloves
13 September, 2011The Pro-Tech Boss glove is an all-round lightweight utility, extrication and rope glove that is available in high-vis yellow and general-use black.
Elliotts X-Series firefighting apparel
13 September, 2011The Elliotts X-Series firefighting apparel provides customised fire protection for fire and rescue teams. The clothing is designed to be comfortable, breathable, lightweight, highly visible, allow the wearer to move freely and offers overall protection in the hazardous firefighting environment.
TechTrade Pro-Tech 8 firefighting, rescue and extrication gloves
25 August, 2011 byThe TechTrade Pro-Tech 8 specialty structural firefighting and rescue gloves have been designed for high safety protection and hand dexterity.
PPE guidelines for electrical workers
24 August, 2011Guidelines on PPE to be worn by electrical workers are detailed in AS/NZS 4863:2011.
DuPont Tychem ThermoPro triple-hazard single-layer protective suit
17 August, 2011 byThe Tychem ThermoPro single-layer suit can be used as triple-hazard protective clothing by emergency responders and industrial workers.
Elliotts Big Jim chainsaw protective clothing range AS/NZS 4453.3 compliant
03 August, 2011 byThe Big Jim chainsaw protective clothing range has been certified by SAI Global to comply with AS/NZS 4453.3:1997. The range uses ArborTex High Performance Fabric to achieve a test result of no cut-through to comply with the performance requirements of the standard.
New ISO standard improves protective clothing for agricultural farmers and workers using pesticides
01 August, 2011The new ISO 27065:2011, 'Protective clothing - performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying liquid pesticides', addresses the protection of farmers and workers mainly during the application phase of handling pesticides, i.e. the work phase where most operator contamination occurs.
Saint-Gobain ONESuit Shield Level B protective suits
26 July, 2011 byONESuit Shield Level B Protective Suits from Saint-Gobain can be used by hazmat professionals seeking high levels of protection and are certified to NFPA 1994 and 1992 Standards.
