Personal protection equipment

Device to stop occupational sitting

04 December, 2012

Do you have ‘chair disease’ from sitting all day at your desk? The University of Queensland researchers have developed a device that may help. It’s called the ‘sitting pad’ and uses an alarm to alert workers to stand up more regularly.


CavCom communication system for high-noise environments

30 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial Safety

The CavCom communication system has been specifically designed to enable clear communication in challenging high-noise environments that also require head and face personal protection equipment (PPE). Adaptable to all PPE, each system consists of a control unit, radio adapter, ear set and handheld two-way radio.


Safety Equipment Australia remote filter holder for Sundström SR100/SR90-3 half-mask respirators

28 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty Ltd

Safety Equipment Australia has released a remote filter holder for half-mask respirators.


Elliotts ArcSafe Systems clothing range

27 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd

The range of Elliotts ArcSafe Systems include the W89 series made from Walls FR 88/12 cotton/nylon with a HRC4 rating and ATPV of 89; the W45 series made from Walls FR 88/12 cotton/nylon with a HRC4 rating and ATPV of 45; and the T40 series made from TecaSafe Plus fabrics with a HRC4 rating and ATPV of 40.


Gumboots and marine equipment receive ‘S’ mark certification

23 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Bureau Veritas Australia Pty Ltd

PPE companies Bata Company and Hutchwilco have both had their products certified with Bureau Veritas ‘S’ mark certification.


Sonomax Self-Fit custom hearing protection range

21 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Sonomax Australia Pty Ltd

Sonomax Self-Fit custom hearing protection range is a self-fitting system.


Supercomputer simulations to improve helmet design

19 November, 2012

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico are comparing supercomputer simulations of blast waves on the brain with clinical studies of veterans suffering from mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) to help improve helmet designs.


Narda NBM-580 broadband radiation meter

15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH

Narda Safety Test Solutions has a way of installing an electromagnetic field monitoring and alarm system in the form of the Narda NBM-580 Broadband Radiation Meter.


Howard Leight Sync AM/FM radio earmuffs

14 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The Howard Leight Sync AM/FM radio earmuffs incorporate passive hearing protection, digital tuning technologies, improved sound quality and design.


Australian Pump Industries Pro Operator clothing range

13 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty Ltd

Australian Pump Industries has launched a campaign and clothing range aimed at cutting injuries in professional high-pressure water blaster cleaning.


ProChoice extra heavy-duty nitrile glove

06 November, 2012 | Supplied by: ProChoice Safety Gear

Designed for use in the industrial, automotive repair and paint trade, the ProChoice extra heavy-duty nitrile glove is strong, thick and resistant to chemicals, providing protection from oils, grease, fuels, solvents, cleaners, chemicals and transmission fluid.


Narva Sentry portable battery-powered LED strobe light

31 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson International

Narva’s portable battery-powered Sentry LED strobe light with magnetic base is available in a blister pack with clear graphics illustrating product features and benefits.


Puma Miss Safety footwear range

31 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Trading Downunder

The Miss Safety footwear range by Puma has been specifically developed for women.


3M Versaflo respirator systems

30 October, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & Graphics

The Versaflo Respirator Systems from 3M are designed to protect workers in a wide range of industries and applications, helping them work comfortably for long periods. The product range has three modules - an air delivery unit, a headtop and a breathing tube - that can be combined into dozens of configurations to deal with changing environments, hazards and comfort preferences.


Steel Blue ladies boot range

29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Steel Blue

Steel Blue has created a range of boots tailored to women’s specific foot needs.


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