Personal protection equipment

Mining boots

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear

The Bowen 250 and 300 mm waterproof mining boots feature the Comfortcushion PU/Poron Impact Absorption System to reduce leg and lower back fatigue. The boots are lined with a padded collar and tongue with the Sympatex waterproof liner and membrane.


Earplug attenuation analysis

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The 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.


Auto-darkening welding helmet

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Welding Industries of Australia

The Miller Elite auto-darkening helmet series utilises digital lens technology enabling operators to precisely adjust shade, sensitivity and delay settings.


Lightweight safety glasses

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd

The DeWalt Reinforcer safety glasses are designed to be lightweight for comfortable long-term use in a wide variety of applications.


Safety lenses

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Shamir Lens

The Eyres Anti-Reflective Technology (ART) Weather Brown (WB) lens collection features a tinting and coating process designed to reduce glare from indoor or outdoor light reflecting from the lens itself.


High safety boots

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd

The Brute Chestnut High Leg Boot features a chestnut water-resistant full-grain leather upper, a polyether PU footbed and lace hooks above the ankle for fast lacing.


Single-piece safety glasses

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Bolle Safety AU Pty Ltd

Mamba safety glasses are constructed as a single-piece, dual-material spectacle with polycarbonate frame front and co-moulded temple arms, and weigh 24 g.


Ear muffs

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd

The Dewalt Interceptor earmuffs have a claimed noise reduction rating of 29 to provide maximum hearing protection for wearers.


SCBA carrying system

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Wormald

The Wormald ACS (advanced carrying system) has been developed to provide a safer and more ergonomic means to carry SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) in industrial and fire environments.


Oliver Footwear Caustic-resistant boot

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear

The Lace Up Mid Cut Caustic Resistant boot features a caustic and water-resistant leather upper. The Comfortcushion PU/Poron Impact Absorption System reduces leg and lower back fatigue.


$73K fine for hot metal burns

08 October, 2008

Adelaide 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, 2008

Energy 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.


PPE dispensers

18 September, 2008

The 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.


Polarised safety glasses

18 September, 2008

Australian 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, 2008

The 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.


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