Earplug attenuation analysis
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe Howard Leight VeriPRO system measures real-world attenuation of unmodified earplugs and can be used as a means to improve individual employee training and enhance the overall effectiveness of hearing conservation programs. The technology enables safety managers to ensure employees are getting the most out of their hearing protection devices.
$73K fine for hot metal burns
08 October, 2008Adelaide galvanised steel firm Korvest has pleaded guilty and been fined $73,000 over two incidents in 2006 when six employees suffered burns from molten metal.
Union seeks recall of contaminated uniforms
23 September, 2008Energy supplier Ergon Energy has been asked to recall 14,000 possibly contaminated uniforms, after some workers suffered rashes and itching and others were caused to vomit by fumes the clothing emitted when ironed.
Nylon glove with latex palm
18 September, 2008The Taipan glove is a form-fitting nylon glove with a latex palm, designed to provide good grip, dexterity and feel.
Polarised safety glasses
18 September, 2008Australian Supreme Import has expanded its range of polarised safety glasses with the addition of the 647 Legend and 364 Titan varieties.
Pneumatic silencers
18 September, 2008The Mini and Midi COAX silencers have been developed so that users can enjoy a lower sound level when using the COAX cartridges for direct integration or when using them on the vacuum gripper systems or the pump unit PMAT/Vactrap platforms.
PPE dispensers
18 September, 2008The PPE Activity Stations are dispensers suitable for use in various workplaces and are designed to dispense several items including earplugs, dust masks, hair nets, beard nets, gloves, hard hats, respirator cartridges, safety glasses, disposable gloves and foot covers from the one place.
Safety gear
18 September, 2008The Stanley range of personal protection safety products is made with high-quality materials and meets Australia’s stringent safety standards.
Protective suit
18 August, 2008The Trellchem Freeflow chemical protective suit operates without a heavy breathing apparatus and breathing mask. Instead, the operator breathes free air supplied from an external air source via a pass-through valve at the back of the suit.
Safety glasses
18 August, 2008Designed to be worn over prescription glasses, the Atlantic OverSpec provides medium-impact protection at 40 m/s and is certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS1337.
Safety boots
18 August, 2008The Brute Chestnut Ankle Boot features a water-resistant, full-grain chestnut leather upper, the SPS Total Shock Protection system and a polyether PU footbed.
Safety shoes
18 August, 2008The Brute Safety Hiker features premium teak leather uppers with nylon panels, the SPS Total Shock Protection system and a polyether PU footbed.
Respirator kit
18 August, 2008The 3M welder’s respirator kit provides a complete respiratory protection system for all types of welding (MIG/MAG, TIG and Stick) and can be worn under most welding shields.
High-impact welding helmet
18 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial SafetyThe Optrel Galaxy high-impact welding helmet offers protection, comfort and versatility. It has approval to High Impact AS/NZS1337 for increased safety during grinding and welding applications and a passive shade 10 welding filter that can be flipped up when not welding.
