Metal-free safety shoes
19 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Diadora Utility
The Spider safety shoes are completely metal-free, featuring a nonmetallic composite material which is much lighter than steel, is non-magnetic and does not conduct heat, cold or electricity.
24-hour hand injury hotline
27 September, 2007
Western Sydney-based specialist surgeons have come together to create the Hand Injury Centre Hotline.
Powered air respirators
21 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Australian Safety Equipment
Australian Safety Equipment has introduced power air respirators to the Australian market, based on the success of the Scott Health and Safety Powerpak series.
Prescription safety frame
21 September, 2007 | Supplied by: PSG Eyewear
The XSS1001 is the latest addition to the Titmus prescription safety range.
Steel Blue puts the boot into breast cancer
24 August, 2007
Steel Blue will officially launch the ‘Purple Boot Brigade’ in NSW at the Sydney Safety Show to help raise awareness and much needed funds for breast cancer education.
ELSA Muster emergency life support apparatus
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.wormald.com.au
The Sabre ELSA Muster is an open circuit, positive pressure escape breathing apparatus that provides air on demand.
Medium impact spectacle
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Vision Safe
The importance of wearing safety eyewear in the workplace cannot be over emphasised, yet employees often neglect to wear their protective eyewear.
Ankle and metatarsal protection
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Rossi Boots
The high-leg safety series combines the technological content of the Rossi motorcycle collection with concealed shin, ankle, metatarsal and toe protection. The upper construction is supplied in a variety of finishes in full grain leathers, for good fit and makes the boot easier to wear all day. Breathable, full-grain cowhide offers abrasion resistance, while the composite Vtex moisture-wicking lining, ensures breathability.
Research shows two thirds of Australians may not see as clearly as they should
20 August, 2007
A new study released on the eve of National Eye Health Week (12-19 August) shows that two thirds of people over 40 who wear glasses are experiencing problems with their eyesight yet many are not doing anything about it
Hearing protection innovations go global
06 August, 2007
Australian company Sensear, developers of the award-winning electronic earmuffs and earplugs, are launching their products globally with exhibits at the A&A held in Dusseldorf, Germany this September and the National Safety Congress, held in Chicago in October.
Australian designers win international accolades
03 August, 2007
Melbourne-based industrial design firm Outerspace Design has received international recognition, winning a bronze International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) 2007.
OHS guide for government procurement
23 July, 2007
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council has released the publication ‘Guidance on Occupational Health and Safety in Government Procurement’, developed in consultation with Comcare and the Department of Finance and Administration.
Real-Time Noise Alert and Logging
20 July, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.soundhearing.com.au
SoundEar and SoundLog offer an easy, cost-effective way to better manage the risk from noise in any environment where people can be exposed to loud noise.
Pro-Cab Emergency Air System
20 July, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.wormald.com.au
The Pro-Cab Emergency Air System is specifically designed for rural and regional fire brigades, to provide personal respiratory and flame protection for multiple users in hazardous conditions such as a vehicle burn-over.
Lightweight safety footwear
20 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Yakka Pty Ltd
The Bomber Boot features Hard Yakka Stealth II composite safety toecaps, which are nonmetallic, non-magnetic, non-conductive, anti-corrosive and feature impact recovery.
