Gas mask
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
The Scott M98 gas mask is designed specifically to protect personnel against chemical, biological and radiological hazards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
Nylon glove with latex palm
18 September, 2008
The Taipan glove is a form-fitting nylon glove with a latex palm, designed to provide good grip, dexterity and feel.
Pneumatic silencers
18 September, 2008
The Mini and Midi COAX silencers have been developed so that users can enjoy a lower sound level when using the COAX cartridges for direct integration or when using them on the vacuum gripper systems or the pump unit PMAT/Vactrap platforms.
PPE dispensers
18 September, 2008
The PPE Activity Stations are dispensers suitable for use in various workplaces and are designed to dispense several items including earplugs, dust masks, hair nets, beard nets, gloves, hard hats, respirator cartridges, safety glasses, disposable gloves and foot covers from the one place.
Polarised safety glasses
18 September, 2008
Australian Supreme Import has expanded its range of polarised safety glasses with the addition of the 647 Legend and 364 Titan varieties.
Protective suit
18 August, 2008
The Trellchem Freeflow chemical protective suit operates without a heavy breathing apparatus and breathing mask. Instead, the operator breathes free air supplied from an external air source via a pass-through valve at the back of the suit.
Safety shoes
18 August, 2008
The Brute Safety Hiker features premium teak leather uppers with nylon panels, the SPS Total Shock Protection system and a polyether PU footbed.
