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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
