The importance of respirator hygiene
14 October, 2012 by Terry Gorman and Peter Knott, Senior Occupational Hygienists, 3M Australia | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsCleaning and maintenance of respirators is important but sometimes overlooked - respiratory equipment must be in good condition to work effectively and supply the required level of protection. Respirators should be checked before each use and fitted correctly. For reusable types, after use they should be cleaned and inspected to ensure they are in good working order and ready for the next use.
BOC UMATTA Skeleton lightweight work glove
09 October, 2012 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedBOC has released a lightweight work glove, the UMATTA Skeleton glove.
Elliotts TenCate Tecasafe plus inherent FR workwear
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty LtdTenCate Tecasafe plus is engineered to provide electric arc and flash fire protection for electrical, petroleum and gas workers, utility linemen, foundry men, welders, oil refinery workers and other professionals working in hazardous workplace environments. The Tecasafe plus materials are said to last twice as long as FR-treated cotton fabrics and the fabric’s inherent protection is claimed to never wash or wear out.
Advances in fit test technology for hearing protectors
27 September, 2012 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsIt has been shown that hearing protectors can provide a suitable level of protection to workers exposed to noise. However, to get appropriate performance from these devices, there are several elements that need to be addressed.
Howard Light Quietdose personal dosimeter
27 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe Quietdose personal dosimeter, from Howard Leight by Honeywell, is suitable for any workplace hearing conservation program.
Lutron WBGT-2010SD heat stress meter
25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ECEFastThe Lutron WBGT-2010SD measures WBGT values (indoor/outdoor wet bulb globe temperatures), black globe temperature, humidity, air temperature, wet bulb temperature and dew point.
Sundström SR584 welding cartridge
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdThe Sundström SR584 welding cartridge can be mounted on the SR580 helmet with visor and provides not only head and respiratory protection but also protects the eyes and face when welding.
ProChoice 3700 safety goggle
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ProChoice Safety GearAvailable in clear (3700) and smoke (3702), the ProChoice 3700 goggle series are safety goggles that don’t fog.
PPE assessment for mines can improve bottom line
21 September, 2012 | Supplied by: AnsellIs your PPE providing the right protection and performance? An assessment of personal protection equipment on mining sites may positively impact businesses’ bottom line and improve worker confidence.
Deb Group GrittyFOAM industrial hand cleansing foam
19 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Deb Australia Pty LtdDeb Group has launched its heavy-duty industrial hand cleansing foam with suspended bioscrubbers.
CK Safety metal-detectable protective clothing
19 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Detectaclean Pty LtdCK Safety has released a large range of metal and X-ray detectable protective clothing products.
Rock Fall Alaska RF001 insulated workboot
19 September, 2012Safety footwear manufacturer Rock Fall has released its Alaska RF001 boot, which combines comprehensive protection with water-repellent leather and enhanced insulation properties to -40°C.
BOC PAFtec CleanSpace powered respirator
18 September, 2012 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedBOC has released the small and light powered respirator, the PAFtec CleanSpace.
Firefighters to receive protective and comfortable garments
13 September, 2012Protective textiles with enhanced comfort properties are being developed by researchers from RMIT and Bruck Textiles company.
Protector Mist safety spectacle clip on/off dust guard
12 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Scott SafetyThe Protector Mist safety spectacle is now available fitted with a clip on/off dust guard (clear and smoke tint only).
