Mining competition gains the upper glove hand
12 September, 2013Vehicle extrication, firefighting, first aid, hazchem, confined space, rope rescue and plenty more real-life scenarios will be used to test the skills of the emergency response teams from a range of mining operations across Western Australia as they battle it out to be the overall winner at the third annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC).
Protecting hands in the automotive industry
16 August, 2013After a terrible injury at its Geelong plant, in which a worker sliced his hand severely, metal manufacturer Backwell IXL overhauled procedures across its entire operation to better protect employees.
Study identifies dermatitis risk for cleaners
15 August, 2013 by Professor Jeroen DouwesA New Zealand study of occupational dermatitis in cleaners has found rates of eczema among them nearly twice that of people not exposed to cleaning agents.
Glove shows its true colours
14 August, 2013In the future, employees exposed to risks will only have to put on a glove in order to receive a toxic substance warning. A textile has been developed that identifies poisonous substances and turns blue in the presence of hazardous substances.
National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) appoints training services partner (AN 0004)
12 August, 2013The National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) recently appointed Ansell as its official training services partner to provide students with accurate information and guidance on hand safety PPE.
DEHN + SÖHNE arc protective glove
29 July, 2013The arc protective glove by DEHN + SÖHNE has a Class 2 protection (7 kA/500 ms). The high wearing comfort of the protective glove is claimed to increase the wearing acceptance and thus the risk of damage to the hands.
Skin deep for workers
17 July, 2013Terry Houlihan, managing director of workplace products supplier and distributor Pryme Australia, recommends some solutions which may help with occupational contact dermatitis.
Ansell HyFlex 11-840 Multi-Purpose gloves
15 July, 2013The Ansell HyFlex 11-840 Multi-Purpose gloves are designed to provide safety, precision and comfort.
VisionSafe Guardsman Warrior heavy-duty work glove
17 May, 2013The VisionSafe Guardsman Warrior is a fully lined, heavy-duty work glove that provides protection and comfort, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.
Construction company improves safety compliance
06 May, 2013Construction firm Hansen Yuncken has recently introduced a ‘glove and clip policy’ to encourage broad acceptance of the need for hand protection.
Taeki5 52# Impact Protection series safety gloves
26 March, 2013The Taeki5 52# Impact Protection series of high-impact safety gloves is made from 100% Taeki5 fibre.
Deb OxyBAC rich-cream foam antibacterial handwash
01 March, 2013Deb has released OxyBAC, a rich-cream foam antibacterial handwash that combines Deb Foam Technology with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent.
Antibacterial soaps cause concern
27 February, 2013More has been learned about the impact that antimicrobial agents, when used in antibacterial soaps, have on hand hygiene, human health and the environment.
Dyson Airblade hand dryer range
05 February, 2013Developed by a team of 125 Dyson engineers, three Airblade hand dryers are fast, hygienic and are a sustainable way to dry hands properly.
Taeki5 protective glove with touchpad capabilities
04 February, 2013A protective glove with touchpad capabilities is part of the Taeki5 range of hand, arm and body protection designed to ensure a safer working environment.
