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.
Glove with lamp
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Martor Australia
The Tegera 9106 glove features a small pocket on the top of the hand that holds a small lamp.
Welding helmet
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Featuring a black and white tribal design, the P450 Tribe offers the same features as the Sperian Optrel Star Helmet.
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.
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.
Caustic-resistant boot
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear
The Oliver-style AT 65 390 all-terrain safety boot is a 150 mm lace-up mid cut boot with a water-resistant, full grain, tan leather upper. The boot is resistant to caustic substances and other common oils, acids and chemicals encountered on industrial worksites.
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.
Occupational health shoes
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: BASF Construction Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
The MBT Night footwear is designed to reduce stress on knee and hip joints while increasing muscle activity in the hamstrings and lower limbs when standing, contributing to lowering occupational back and joint injuries for workers who spend long hours on their feet.
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.
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.
Mobile radio system
18 November, 2008
Icom has released IDAS (Icom Digital Advanced System), a series of digital land mobile radios.
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.
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.
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.
