Personal protection equipment

Hand injuries at work — what do the statistics say?

27 January, 2023

Workers in any industry or workplace can experience hand injuries — ranging from sprains and strains, to fractures, cuts, open wounds and amputations.


Graphene-enhanced firefighting gear boosts firefighter safety

25 January, 2023

Researchers have found that flame-retardant fabrics woven into firefighters' clothing and masks can reduce rates of injury and mortality among firefighters.


Top tips for finding the right women's safety boot

11 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Kamu

The rise and rise of women in the construction and industrial workforce lends itself to an ever-increasing demand for safety gear designed specifically for women.


Blundstone RotoFlex #8561 safety boot

01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd

The RotoFlex #8561 by Blundstone is a 6″, black leather safety boot that has been designed to provide stability and flexibility.


Teledyne FLIR RealWear Navigator 500 headset

23 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR

The RealWear Navigator 500 headset features a Lepton 3.5 thermal camera module, deployed as a wearable for assisted reality diagnostics.


Motorola Solutions PSCore public safety mobile application platform

22 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

The Motorola Solutions PSCore public safety mobile application platform is designed to improve productivity, incident awareness and safety for frontline officers.


Mack Traction nitrile gloves

21 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Bunzl Safety

The Mack Traction nitrile glove has a raised grip pattern, making it suitable for low grip environments.


ATG MaxiFlex Elite gloves

21 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware Australia

Designed and developed as an ultra-thin breathable glove, ATG’s MaxiFlex Elite gloves are designed for precision handling in dry environments.


High-tech biometric sensor vest keeps workers safe

15 December, 2022

Security guards in Switzerland have been equipped with a high-tech vest that uses artificial intelligence to improve safety.


Guardian Angel Safety Portal

15 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Guardian Angel Safety

The Guardian Angel Portal allows users to view and manage all safety devices, data and planning for workers, in real time, via an easy-to-use interface.


Knowing when to give safety boots the boot

01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd

Knowing when to replace safety boots, in addition to choosing the right work boot, is the key to being safe onsite.


PROSAFE Kashi general-purpose, high-visibility work gloves

30 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Blackwoods

PROSAFE Kashi high-visibility work gloves are designed to help improve hand placement and awareness.


SW Megaman with EcoTek sweat-resistant disposable gloves

22 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Safety Mate Pty Ltd

SW Megaman with EcoTek is a sweat-resistant disposable glove that now offers virus protection according to EN ISO 374-5.


How voice recognition software assistive technology improves safety

11 November, 2022 by Frank Baldrighi, Business Development Manager – Australia and New Zealand, GETAC | Supplied by: Getac Technology Corp

As people become more familiar with voice recognition technology in their personal lives, businesses are seeing the potential for advantages in the workplace.


Sureguard BroadBrim and ClearView helmets

01 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Sureguard Safety Australia

Sureguard's TUFFGARD BROADBRIM hard hats and CLEARVIEW BROADBRIM hard hats are designed, developed and manufactured in Australia.


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