Personal protection equipment

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.


Bata Industrials Heroes protective boot range

29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Bata Shoe Company of Australia

The Heroes boot collection from Bata Industrials provides comfort with dual-density soles, tri-density PU insoles and thick poron inserts providing cushioning under foot.


Vision Safe Kala Hat with flap

29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Vision Safe

The Kala Hat protects the wearer from harmful UV rays without obstructing their vision.


Vision Safe Seal safety glasses

29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Vision Safe

Seal medium-impact safety glasses come with detachable foam inserts for added comfort and fit.


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.


Scientists study how noise bursts affect concentration

25 October, 2012

Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have studied how mid-level noise bursts lasting less than a second affect the concentration of arithmetic-solving on test subjects. The researchers noticed a slight general trend towards lower performance when louder noises were played and also identified sound level ranges that caused participants to report significant levels of annoyance.


Communicating in extreme environments

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

Many modern workplaces involve exposing the workforce to hazards such as noise, noxious gases, dusts, fumes, etc.


The importance of respirator hygiene

14 October, 2012 by Terry Gorman and Peter Knott, Senior Occupational Hygienists, 3M Australia | Supplied by: 3M Safety & Graphics

Cleaning 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 Limited

BOC 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 Ltd

TenCate 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.


Howard Light Quietdose personal dosimeter

27 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The Quietdose personal dosimeter, from Howard Leight by Honeywell, is suitable for any workplace hearing conservation program.


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 & Graphics

It 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.


Lutron WBGT-2010SD heat stress meter

25 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ECEFast

The Lutron WBGT-2010SD measures WBGT values (indoor/outdoor wet bulb globe temperatures), black globe temperature, humidity, air temperature, wet bulb temperature and dew point.


ProChoice 3700 safety goggle

24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: ProChoice Safety Gear

Available in clear (3700) and smoke (3702), the ProChoice 3700 goggle series are safety goggles that don’t fog.


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