Personal protection equipment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Site Safety 304 Links prescription safety eyewear

11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Australian Supreme Import

The On Site Safety 304 Links safety eyewear offers a safety solution for people wearing prescription spectacles and safety glasses.

Hand cleanser

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

Stoko Blueforce is a solvent-free, industrial strength hand cleaner which contains no scrubbing particles. It has good skin compatibility and is effective against common industrial grease, oil, mineral oil, lubricating oil, graphite and metal dust, making it suitable for medium- to heavy-duty cleansing applications.