Updated ATPV rating for high-visibility fabric
28 August, 2013Hard Yakka together with Tecgen have released updated information regarding the high-visibility shirts and overalls in the Hard Yakka Protect with Tecgen Select range.
Protect outdoor workers from deadly risks
22 August, 2013 by Extract from TecTorque Spring 2013, written by Alan JohnsonWithout protection, outdoor workers in Australia are at serious risk of being bitten by harmful animals with the potential of serious injury or worse. This article explains how products such as HexArmor, Bushman and Para’Kito from the Blackwoods range can provide workers with protection from these risks.
Protecting workers from heat stress
31 July, 2013People working in places with poor ventilation and higher temperatures need to be educated on how to recognise heat stress symptoms and minimise the risks associated with such symptoms.
Hexarmor Gaitors
15 July, 2013Hexarmor Gaitors are designed to protect the lower half of the leg and are suitable for protection from snakes and also for sheet metal workers, workers in the recycling industry and reptile handlers.
Soft-shell workwear
02 May, 2013The Chassis soft shell, which is part of the Huski workwear range, is a high-visibility soft-shell garment with the handy option of zip-off sleeves to form a vest. The range now includes the Kimberly, a ladies version of the Chassis, and the Nero, a plain black men’s soft shell suitable for applications where hi-visibility is not required.
Wearing the right protective fabric can make the difference
01 May, 2013For electrical maintenance workers and contractors, working hands-on with hazardous and potentially dangerous energy sources, conductors, circuit parts and other energised parts is a common component of their everyday routine. While there is no substitute for maintaining safe working conditions, accidents - especially electric arcs - can happen in an instant, no matter how experienced a worker may be.
How do they test FR workwear?
01 May, 2013Every day, workers around the world are risking their lives as they are exposed to the risk of flash fire, electrical arc flash and molten metal splash. In the split second when such a dangerous situation does occur, providing the right FR clothing can make the difference between avoiding a disaster involving serious injury, or death.
Outdoor workers poorly protected from the sun in NZ
23 April, 2013New Zealand outdoor workers are generally poorly protected from solar UV radiation, with only around one-third wearing sunscreen or a suitably protective hat, according to a University of Otago study.
Elliotts E Series Structural Firefighting Systems
19 April, 2013The Elliotts E Series Structural Firefighting Systems and protective apparel range is designed to be comfortable, breathable, lightweight, highly visible, allow the wearer to move freely and offer the highest possible overall protection in the hazardous firefighting environment.
Elliotts Cryoskin extreme cold-handling gloves and aprons
17 April, 2013Elliotts Cryoskin gloves and aprons are suitable for those working in ultracold environments and provide protection from the hazards of liquid nitrogen and extreme cold-handling conditions.
Elliotts X-Series and E-Series Reinforced firefighting systems
16 April, 2013Elliotts has redesigned aspects of their X-Series and E-Series Reinforced firefighting systems to give a higher level of protection to the wearer while at the same time providing better mobility and putting less stress on the body of the wearer during any fire situation.
Saving your skin from chemical splash
09 April, 2013Growing industries across Australia including mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, metallurgy and heavy manufacturing have seen a huge increase in the use of caustic liquids and chemical solvents in the manufacturing and maintenance process of many business. From chemical separations, alkylation, electripolishing, anodising, phosphating, caustic cleaning through to fuel management - all require the material handling of potentially dangerous chemicals that can cause life-threating burns from chemical splash.
Don’t overheat in fire-retardant workwear
09 April, 2013A product launched by Hard Yakka today means that workers don’t have to overheat on the inside to avoid burns on the outside. The Hard Yakka Protect with Tecgen Select is a range of inherent fire-retardant (FR) workwear that provides workers with comfort and protection from arc flash, flash fire and heat stress.
Roobuck AS/NZS 4602.1 compliant LED safety vest
21 March, 2013Roobuck, a Sydney-based industrial supplier, has released an AS/NZS 4602.1 compliant LED safety vest.
3M 4540+ disposable protective coverall with laminated microporous material
19 February, 20133M’s 4540+ protective coverall uses microporous material and as such, is soft and light, but maintains CE Type 5 and 6 protection.
