Survey reveals PPE manufacturers need to give more support to OHS managers
12 March, 2009
A PPE survey reveals that insufficient information is being provided by manufacturers to help safety professionals and workers make the right choices about the appropriate PPE needed for different jobs in the construction industry.
Purple Boot Brigade launches national education campaign
05 February, 2009
An online education campaign was launched by the ‘The Purple Boot Brigade’ to raise awareness of the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Workers urged to take care to avoid skin cancer risk
29 January, 2009
WorkSafe WA issues a timely reminder of the dangers of skin cancer for workers and to use appropriate protection. It also reminds employers of their duty of care to provide adequate protection from the sun for their workers.
UniSafe Eylite safety glasses with built-in light
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
The UniSafe Eylite safety spectacle features integrated LED lights built into both of the side arms, so as to provide continuous illumination for up to 6-8 hours.
Textured gloves
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd
The DeWalt DPG70 gripper gloves are textured and rubber coated to provide the wearer with adequate grip in both wet and dry conditions.
624 Plasma Evo 2 safety glasses
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Shamir Lens
The 624 Plasma Evo 2 safety glasses feature the slimline frame design and anti-slip pads that were seen with their predecessor, the 604 Plasma, and also include medium-impact protection.
Emergency communications system
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: ADTEC Communications
The Alerts emergency response telephone system requires just one phone call to connect to an emergency team automatically, regardless of where they are. The system has been designed for the needs of industries in flood-prone areas such as mines, quarries, forestry, agricultural and construction.
Anti-vibration glove
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: OTB Products Pty Ltd
The 49801 ‘Premium’ 100% cowhide gloves offer protection from electric, pneumatic, gas and hydraulic power tool vibration.
DeWalt Radius safety eyewear
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd
The DeWalt Radius safety eyewear range is designed to be flexible to comfortably fit a wide range of face shapes and sizes while protecting the wearer’s eyes.
Scott PPE wipes
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
The Scott PPE Hygienic Wipes can be used to hygienically clean and remove grease from any non-porous surface including safety helmets, protective eyewear, face shields, respirators, hearing protectors and other personal protective equipment.
Sound-dampening screens
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling Solutions
Sound Stop acoustic screens are a flexible system of sliding screens that act as a barrier to absorb and stop noise from loud areas of the workplace.
Researchers developing universal personal decontamination system
23 December, 2008
Auniversal personal decontamination system for almost any toxic or hazardous chemical is close to being developed by researchers in the US for use in industrial and military applications.
3M completes Aearo integration
16 December, 2008
3M plans to complete the integration of Aearo Technologies into its safety business as of 1 January 2009.
Guidance for protection from UV radiation
01 December, 2008
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council and Cancer Council Australia jointly released a document for outdoor workers, providing guidance on how to assess and minimise their exposure to solar UV radiation.
Welding respirator
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Welding Industries of Australia
The Miller Vortex is an industrial-strength welding respirator that features four modes of operation: welding, grinding, cutting and X-Mode, which provides shade, sensitivity and delay settings for specific welding jobs.
