Personal protection equipment

How do they test FR workwear?

01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd

Every 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.

Wearing the right protective fabric can make the difference

01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd

For 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.   

3M Speedglas welding helmet selection app

30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: AWS Pty Ltd

The 3M Speedglas App allows users to run through 10 easy questions to find and select a welding helmet that best fits their applications.

Outdoor workers poorly protected from the sun in NZ

23 April, 2013

New 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.

Safety app being used on university campus

17 April, 2013

Curtin University, in a Western Australian first, has implemented a free mobile phone app that gives staff and students instant access to the university’s security team.

NHP Moflash Ex signalling product range

16 April, 2013 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The Moflash Ex signalling range includes electronic sounders, strobes and manual call points, all of which will be certified to IECEx and suitable for use in hazardous area Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

Saving your skin from chemical splash

09 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd

Growing 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, 2013

A 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.

Sensory helmet could mean firefighters are not left in the dark

03 April, 2013

A specially adapted ‘tactile helmet’, developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, could provide firefighters operating in challenging conditions with vital clues about their surroundings.

Workplaces prepare for flu season

02 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Aushealth

Vaccination programs are being implemented by an increasing number of businesses to minimise the impact the flu will have on their workplace, according to health and safety service provider Medvet.

Respiratory protection for woodworking

01 April, 2013 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M | Supplied by: 3M Safety & Graphics

Wood dusts and other contaminants are produced in various tasks commonly carried out both in the workplace and in the home/hobby situation. These materials, if present in high-enough levels, are a respiratory hazard and suitable precautions should be taken.