Personal protection equipment

Speech-enhancing protective earmuffs

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Sensear Pty Ltd

The Sensear SM1x earmuff uses the SENS (Speech Enhancing Noise Suppression) technology that minimises dangerous industrial noise while allowing face-to-face, mobile phone and two-way radio communication.

Safety boot

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear

Oliver Footwear has added the 62250 Tactical Boot to its AT (All Terrain) range of footwear.

Air tank refiller

01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: RFD (Australia) Pty Ltd

The Quick Fill Station is a quick recharge machine for refilling breathing apparatus units in remote or hazardous work environments.

Defibrillator analyser

18 November, 2008

The Impulse 6000D defibrillator analyser and Impulse 7000DP defibrillator/transcutaneous pacer analyser test systems are rugged, portable precision test instruments that ensure proper operation and ultimate performance of critical life-support cardiac-resuscitation equipment.

Mobile radio system

18 November, 2008

Icom has released IDAS (Icom Digital Advanced System), a series of digital land mobile radios.

Skincare for outdoor workers

13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Hamilton Laboratories

Quadblock protects skin against UVA, UVB, UVC and infrared radiation and has high water and sweat resistance capabilities, making it suitable for outdoor exposure. The Optimal range actively works against the effects of UV exposure on skin.

Industrial safety helmet

13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Australian Supreme Import

The HammerHead safety helmet is certified to AS/NZS 1801 as a Type 1 industrial on-site safety helmet and can be used in conjunction with on-site safety visors and mesh screens, providing simultaneous face protection. A visor holder locks the visors and mesh screens onto the helmet, while the chin strap enhances head protection.

Noise canceller for sound sleep

13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Vision Safe

The 980A sound screen utilises white noise to create a barrier of sound while people sleep. The sound generated effectively blocks noise in the surrounding environment and can assist in making it easier for people to sleep, particularly useful in remote industrial sites where sleeping is made difficult because of close living confines or where noise is constant.

Hand protection

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

The Dewalt DPG24 half-finger gloves are designed for trade applications such as framing, carpentry, electrical and assembly to enable user dexterity while protecting their hands from the rigours of their job.

Flash fire protective suit

11 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Trelleborg Engineered Systems Australia Pty Ltd

The Trellchem VPS-Flash is a flash protective hazmat suit designed to provide chemical flash fire protection in a single skin, for increased manoeuvrability and comfort for the wearer.

Personal injury management awards

22 October, 2008

Australasia’s first awards for the management of workplace injuries have been announced.

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.

Real-time noise monitoring

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

The SoundEar Pro continuous noise monitoring system has been revised to include wireless connectivity to enable up to 10 wireless sound level meters to communicate in real time with the host software running on a PC or laptop computer. The system can become an educational tool to enhance a company’s hearing conservation program.