Project: Saving the lives of rescue service personnel
26 July, 2011Rescue teams and emergency medical services providers need effective personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect themselves from the dangers faced on the job in saving lives and protecting property. The snap decisions made by rescue teams can make a difference between life and death, rescue or recovery. This explains why it is necessary to select the best protective clothing and hazmat gear for each potential situation they will face.
Chem-Tech Chemical Splash Protective Clothing range
26 July, 2011The Chem-Tech Chemical Splash Protective Clothing range, made from five-layer breathable fabric, can be used for chemical-splash protection. The fabric allows vapour to transfer through the fabric while preventing liquid penetration by a variety of chemicals and allows the body to ‘breathe’ so perspiration can evaporate, reducing the possibility of heat stress and improving wear comfort.
Saint-Gobain ONESuit chemical protective suits
05 July, 2011Elliotts has announced its partnership with Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics for the exclusive distribution of Saint-Gobain’s line of ONESuit chemical protective suits throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Elliotts arc flash switching clothing
29 June, 2011 byElliotts’ range of personal protective clothing for the electrical utility industry includes arc flash protective clothing, including hoods, jackets and leggings, that is manufactured from high-visibility orange Westex Ultrasoft. The switching clothing is manufactured to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4602:1999 High Visibility Safety Garments Class D.
Elliotts Glove Grabba Max safety gloves clip
29 June, 2011 byThe Glove Grabba Max safety gloves clip can be used to reduce hand injuries and reduce glove costs as the clip ensures workers always have their gloves with them when they need them most. Users clip one end of a Glove Grabba Max clip to a belt loop, belt, pocket or anywhere on clothing or a bag and the other end clips easily to gloves, large or small.
Elliotts Winter Safety workwear range
14 June, 2011 byThe Elliotts Winter Safety workwear range has been designed to protect users from the cold and wet winter elements. The Z40 flying jackets, Eureka and Crest jackets are certified by SAI Global to AS/NZS 4602:1999 High Visibility Safety Garments.
Elliotts flame-resistant and arc flash clothing
14 June, 2011 byElliotts’ large range of industry-specific flame-resistant (FR) and arc flash protective clothing is manufactured in Australia specifically for Australasian conditions. Arc flash, FR clothing and other PPE should be provided as a last line of defence in the event there is an accident and to ensure workers are protected from injury or death.
Tommyco Eliminator kneepad
09 June, 2011 byTommyco’s Eliminator kneepad has a calf-muscle fastening system that, when combined with the company’s Gel Comfort and all-terrain pressure dispersing cover, is claimed to provide all-day comfort.
Sperian AMAX.2 Miners & Rescue harness
07 June, 2011 byThe AMAX.2 Miners & Rescue harness is engineered to be used in mining or rescue applications. It features a removable miner’s equipment belt, which incorporates a battery and self-rescuer strap.
Project: Reduce heat stress for workers in hot environment
07 June, 2011GRW Industries’ CoolMe vest is a cooling garment to limit the effects of heat stress and promote rapid recovery for workers in extreme heat conditions.
Ansell HyFlex 11-630 glove for handling sharp objects or components
06 June, 2011 byAnsell’s HyFlex 11-630 glove has been designed to boost productivity by workers who are required to handle sharp objects or components. The liners of the glove have a yarn structure that contains HPPE (higher performance polyethylene), which improves performance as it aids impact strength.
Elliotts Vector Shield insect-repellent apparel range
05 May, 2011Elliotts has released the Vector Shield insect-repellent apparel range that can be used in remote environments, such as Northern Australia and PNG, to repel insects and provide worker safety from the threat of diseases and viruses transmitted by mosquitoes and other insects.
MSA Microtech series disposable coverall
25 March, 2011 byThe Microtech series disposable coverall protects workers from potentially dangerous contaminants while providing comfortable wear.
Promoting electrical safety in all premises
22 March, 2011 by Paul StathisSafety switches are widely recognised as vital to making electrical systems in business and residential premises all over the world. In recent years, safety switches have been mandated by the Wiring Rules for inclusion in all new electrical installations in Australia. But what about existing electrical systems - shouldn’t they be mandated to be equipped with safety switches as well?
Making safety garments even more protective
29 October, 2010 by Paul StathisThere are many categories of safety garments available in the Australian marketplace, designed to protect workers in any number of ways. We can get safety garments that are ‘hi-vis’, weatherproof, thermally insulated, fire-retardant, breathable, fully sealed, heavy-weight cotton drill, and the list goes on. However, there are some common work environments where the level of protection afforded by these ‘general’ levels of protection is not enough.
