Respirator fit kit
21 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Scott SafetyThe Bitrex fit test kit is a respirator fit testing system which uses the harmless bitter taste of Bitrex to determine if a respirator is properly fitted to a user or not.
Personal cooling vests
21 April, 2008 | Supplied by: OTB Products Pty LtdThe Cool Zone Pro range of cooling vests and jackets is designed to give up to four hours of safe body temperature management with anatomically designed 'optimum' temperature cooling.
Jeminex Group acquires five new businesses
04 April, 2008
The Jeminex Group has acquired five new businesses, taking the number of acquisitions made by the Jeminex Group to 17 and annual revenues to more than $304 million.
Warning for outdoor workers about skin cancer
04 April, 2008New figures published by The Cancer Council Victoria in 2008 show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever.
Disposable ear plugs
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: MoldexThe Moldex Pura Fit earplugs are designed with a longer length for easier fitting into the ear and tapered for easy insertion in any size ear canal.
Industrial gloves
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Lynn River LtdThe Showa Re-Grip gloves are designed for industrial applications such as freight handling, construction, agriculture, waste collection, recycling assembly and glass handling.
Dermatitis prevention program for workplaces
20 February, 2008 by Amanda Palmer, Occupational Dermatology ResearchOccupational contact dermatitis can considerably affect an individual's work situation and quality of life. It can be severe enough for workers to have to give up their chosen career
Online hearing protector selector
07 February, 2008Howard Leight by Sperian has launched its new global website howardleight.com that offers visitors a 360° experience in hearing protection fit, selection, protection and motivation through a ‘hearing protector selector’, along with information on technology, product and best practices in hearing conservation.
Antimicrobial face mask
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: SkycoreThe Virogard protective mask is manufactured from high-quality, non-woven 40 g/m2 material, contoured for an ergonomic and comfortable fit to the face. The masks have been designed to provide a high degree of protection for the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses, with dual antimicrobial and water-repellent fabric layers.
Ear plug
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe SMF-30A SmartFit earplug utilises 'conforming material' technology that enables the plug to adapt to the contours of the wearer's ear canal for greater comfort and longer wear time. As it warms up, it takes on the shape of the surrounding ear canal.
Cut-resistant gloves
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyDyneema fibres have been approved for use in gloves for the food processing industry. In the highly cut-resistant Tuffshield Evolution gloves from Perfect Fit, a brand of the Bacou-Dalloz group, the ultra strong fibre from DSM is used in a composite yarn which combines level five cut resistance with anti-bacterial performance.
Vibraguard anti-vibration gloves
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: AnsellVibraguard gloves are designed to minimise the risks and effects of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in the workplace.
Uvex-X Ear muffs
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: UVEX SAFETY AUSTRALIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIPThe Uvex-X earmuffs are designed for high noise environments, providing an SLC80 rating of class 5, 37 dB.
Jeminex acquires Worksense
20 December, 2007The Jeminex Group, an Australian provider of industrial components to the resources sector, has recently acquired workwear clothing supply business Worksense for an undisclosed sum.
General-purpose glove
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Lynn River LtdThe Glovpro Kevlar sure-grip nitrile palm gloves are general-purpose gloves that provide protection in tough environments and flexibility for comfort.
