Closing the loophole on hand safety conformance
20 July, 2016In recent revisions to the Australian and New Zealand occupational protective glove standard, mandatory independent testing and certification has come under scrutiny.
Tough approach pays safety dividend for glass fabricator
28 June, 2016A mandatory hand protection policy is helping to significantly reduce hand cut injuries for a South Australian glass fabricating business.
Peter Greven Skin Care three-step industrial skin protection
01 June, 2016Protect your workers from occupational skin disease and dry hands with Peter Greven Skin Care three-step industrial skin protection.
Getting a safe handle on winter
10 May, 2016It may not feel like it, but winter is around the corner, so now may be the time to think more about your hand safety when working outdoors in the cold.
Are Australian workplaces in safe hands?
31 March, 2016A recently published independent report on hand injuries in Australian workplaces, In Safe Hands: The State of Hand Protection in Australia 2016, has revealed that more than one-third of Australian companies are unaware of how much hand injuries are costing their business. It also reveals that Australia's safety leaders remain divided over the best way to measure performance, but agree that cultural change is the key to improving worker safety and wellbeing.
Cut protection for gloves — standard update
31 March, 2016Expected to be published around mid-2016, a revision to the EN388 European standard on protective gloves is designed to help specifiers obtain the levels of cut resistance they need.
Protection from aggressive vegetation
21 March, 2016The number of injuries caused by hand-operated pruning tools has prompted Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands in Sydney to review its hand protection program for its horticultural and landscape workers.
The Glove Company Komodo Mechanic's Glove
01 March, 2016The Komodo Mechanic's Glove from The Glove Company is specifically designed for mechanics to offer durability, comfort, dexterity and fingertip sensitivity.
The dangers of vibrating tools and machinery
10 February, 2016Vibration from using power tools and other vibrating machinery can lead to the dangerous condition of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) which, if left untreated, can potentially require the amputation of the fingers or hand.
The Glove Company Chloronite chemical glove
27 January, 2016The Glove Company's Chloronite chemical glove, said to exceed industry standards for chemical protection in hand safety, has received a rating of 11 letters under EN 374 and AS/NZS 2161.10.1 2005.
ATG MaxiFlex glove with AD-APT anti-perspirant technology
01 January, 2016ATG has released the MaxiFlex glove with AD-APT (All Day Anti-Perspirant Technology), designed to keep gloved hands dry, cool and productive.
Enware Type B Handwash Station Kits
16 December, 2015Enware has produced three functional Type B Handwash Station Kits which meet all the requirements for performance in healthcare applications.
Mitsubishi Electric 9th Generation Slim Model Jet Towel hand dryer
19 November, 2015Mitsubishi Electric Australia has added the 9th Generation Slim Model to its Jet Towel Hand Dryer series; a hygienic air jet hand dryer suitable for commercial applications.
MAPA Professionnel Ultrane 500 oil-proof industrial glove
06 November, 2015The MAPA Professionnel Ultrane 500 industrial glove is an oil-proof glove suitable for automotive, mechanical and glass industries.
TGC Nitrile black disposable gloves
24 September, 2015The TGC Nitrile Gloves are tough, thin, black disposable gloves designed for the automotive and industrial user.
