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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety gear
18 September, 2008
The Stanley range of personal protection safety products is made with high-quality materials and meets Australia’s stringent safety standards.
Nylon glove with latex palm
18 September, 2008
The Taipan glove is a form-fitting nylon glove with a latex palm, designed to provide good grip, dexterity and feel.
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.
Safety glasses
18 August, 2008
Designed 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.
Respirator kit
18 August, 2008
The 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.