Sperian Prospector miner’s belt
18 March, 2010 byThe Prospector miner’s belt is designed to carry emergency breathing apparatus and other tools and has been engineered to provide safety and to maximise comfort for workers in the underground mining industry.
3M Versaflo S-series soft headcovers and hoods
16 March, 2010The 3M Versaflo S-series soft headcovers and hoods for powered and supplied air respirators is a further development of the company’s lightweight, loose-fitting headtops used in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, paint spraying, food and beverage, and other process industries.
Dangers of exposure to direct sunlight outlined in report
19 February, 2010Safe Work Australia has released a report on exposure to direct sunlight in the workplace.
Guardian Safety ArcPlus electric arc protective garments
28 January, 2010 byThe 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.
Warning about dangers in extreme temperatures
11 January, 2010Forecasts 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
09 December, 2009A 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
02 December, 2009 by Paul StathisSafety 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.
Ansell HyFlex 11-628 Dyneema glove
13 November, 2009The 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.
Kneepads for tradespeople
12 November, 2009 byThe 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.
Livingstone safety vests
23 September, 2009Livingstone safety vests are available in high-visibility orange and high-visibility yellow colours.
Arm guard
23 September, 2009 byThe 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.
Protective clothing for welders
23 September, 2009 byThe 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.
Cut-resistant glove
23 September, 2009 byThe 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.
HexArmor arm guard
19 August, 2009Lynn 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.
Hi visibility taped parka
20 July, 2009The hi visibility taped parka — Superior Product Code 191— is classified as a Class 'D/N' safety garment suitable for day and/or night use.
