Welding shield
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: AWS Pty Ltd
The 3M Speedglas 9100 series has been released to provide improved features and usability to the existing Speedglas 9000 series of welding shields.
Blundstone Safety boots
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty Ltd
The Brute Black Ankle Boot features 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.
Auto-darkening welding helmet
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Welding Industries of Australia
The Miller Elite auto-darkening helmet series utilises digital lens technology enabling operators to precisely adjust shade, sensitivity and delay settings.
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.
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.
Mining boots
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Oliver Footwear
The Bowen 250 and 300 mm waterproof mining boots feature the Comfortcushion PU/Poron Impact Absorption System to reduce leg and lower back fatigue. The boots are lined with a padded collar and tongue with the Sympatex waterproof liner and membrane.
Single-piece safety glasses
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Bolle Safety AU Pty Ltd
Mamba safety glasses are constructed as a single-piece, dual-material spectacle with polycarbonate frame front and co-moulded temple arms, and weigh 24 g.
Honeywell Safety eyewear
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Sperian has launched a range of safety protection eyewear. The first in the series, the Ignite eyewear, are frameless lenses with sporty lines. Offering comfort, protection and style in a lightweight, sleek, frameless design, the Ignite also features dual nine-base, wraparound unilenses to deliver close eye coverage and safety.
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.
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.
Ear muffs
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd
The Dewalt Interceptor earmuffs have a claimed noise reduction rating of 29 to provide maximum hearing protection for wearers.
$73K fine for hot metal burns
08 October, 2008
Adelaide galvanised steel firm Korvest has pleaded guilty and been fined $73,000 over two incidents in 2006 when six employees suffered burns from molten metal.
Union seeks recall of contaminated uniforms
23 September, 2008
Energy supplier Ergon Energy has been asked to recall 14,000 possibly contaminated uniforms, after some workers suffered rashes and itching and others were caused to vomit by fumes the clothing emitted when ironed.
Safety gear
18 September, 2008
The Stanley range of personal protection safety products is made with high-quality materials and meets Australia’s stringent safety standards.