Meeting the challenges of fashion, safety and comfort in footwear
02 September, 2010 by Paul Stathis
Historically, safety footwear was characterised by heavy boots made from thick leather uppers with solid stitching, steel toe-caps and thick, dense soles. There was no such thing as ‘style’ and the only choices you had were black or brown colour and laces or elasticised sides. Fashion was simply covered by your choice of socks and comfort only came into the picture when you took your boots off. But we’ve come a long way since then.
Failure to seek first aid for injured worker "outrageous"
31 August, 2010
A Melbourne company was fined and convicted recently over a workplace death where it failed to administer first aid to a man who was struck by a forklift and later died.
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss
30 August, 2010
Safe Work Australia recently launched a publication on overcoming barriers to effective noise control and hearing loss prevention in the workplace.
Scott Health & Safety ELSA constant-flow escape breathing apparatus
23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
The Scott Health & Safety ELSA constant-flow escape breathing apparatus is designed for rapid escape from hazardous industrial environments, including marine, mining, industrial and oil and gas, and vehicles transporting a dangerous goods placard load.
Vision Safe Reader 101 bifocal safety glasses
18 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Vision Safe
The Reader 101 safety glasses provide bifocal vision to enable wearers to see detailed objects such as small parts or written documentation, without having to remove safety eyewear or swap glasses.
EE210 pedestal-mounted hand/foot-operated eye wash station
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The EE210 pedestal-mounted, hand/foot-operated eye wash station flushes hazardous contaminants and skin irritants from workers’ eyes.
Oliver 33-650 all-purpose safety boot
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear
The Oliver 33-650 all-purpose safety boot is a lightweight, mid-cut workboot designed for all-day comfort that incorporates a quick-release side zip to make the boot easier to put on and take off.
Beaver Brands Dingo safety footwear
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Beaver Brands Pty Ltd
Dingo safety footwear is constructed with no metallic components, making them suitable for airport use.
Footwear Industries Steel Blue Collie workboot
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Steel Blue
The Steel Blue Collie workboot is a 210 mm high, high-leg style boot with zip sides and laces for appropriate fit and to make them easier to put on and remove.
Mongrel Boots 230 080 safety boot
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Victor Footwear Pty Limited
The Mongrel Boots 230 080 safety boot is a mid-cut hiker-style boot that is finished in black suede leather.
Blundstone 742 Women’s Work Series safety jogger
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd
The Blundstone 742 Women’s Work Series is a safety jogger designed specifically for women. The shoe features a ‘SAFE-T’ broad fitting Type-1 steel toe-cap and is available in women’s sizes from 6 to 10 and in half sizes from 6.5 to 9.5.
Bata Bickz safety shoes
12 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Bata Shoe Company of Australia
Bickz safety shoes are metal free, using composite materials to provide protection for feet in industrial and professional environments.
BOC Gases Escape protective clothing range extended
09 August, 2010 | Supplied by: BOC Limited
The Tasman vest, a range of polo shirts, a selection of windcheaters as well as a wider range of jackets have been added to the Escape clothing range that includes bomber jackets, hip-length jackets, polar fleece jackets and antibacterial bamboo-fibre socks.
Optometrists have safer workplaces in sight
03 August, 2010
A new safety campaign by the Optometrists Association is aiming to minimise the incidence of eye injuries in the workplace.
Wired & Wireless Solutions mini-PACCS on-site man-down system
02 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Wired & Wireless Solutions International
The mini-PACCS on-site man-down system is designed for use by people working alone in industrial, health care, security and high-risk facilities.
