Guardair CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station vacuum
12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Knight Pneumatics Pty LtdThe Guardair CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station from Knight Pneumatics will clean dust, dirt and debris from workers' general and protective clothing.
DuPont ProShield FR coverall
05 May, 2015 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont has added the ProShield FR to its coverall range, a hooded protective garment made from a flame-retardant polypropylene non-woven fabric (SMMMS) that provides limited protection against heat, flames and chemicals.
Westex UltraSoft AC comfortable FR fabric
30 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Westex by Milliken
Westex's UltraSoft AC flame-resistant (FR) fabric offers advanced protection from electric arc flash and flash fires, and is guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment.
Cloth masks - dangerous to your health?
29 April, 2015 by Dan Wheelahan
The use of cloth masks by healthcare workers may actually put them at increased risk of respiratory illness and viral infections and their global use should be discouraged, according to a UNSW study.
Ansell HyFlex suite cut protection gloves
22 April, 2015 | Supplied by: AnsellThe Ansell HyFlex suite of hand protection gloves is engineered with INTERCEPT Cut Resistance Technology to protect workers from cut risks.
Flame-resistant fabrics: the 'inherent' vs 'treated' debate
20 April, 2015 by Scott Margolin, International Technical Director, WestexIn the protective clothing industry, there has been debate about the merits of two types of flame-resistant (FR) fabrics - 'inherent' and 'treated'. These two terms are commonly used to describe different approaches to producing the FR properties of a fibre. Unfortunately, much of what has been written about the distinctions between inherent and treated fabrics has been inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
XAX Apparel Combo 4 interchangeable safety jacket and vest
15 April, 2015 | Supplied by: XAX Apparel Pty LtdThe XAX Combo 4 interchangeable safety jacket and vest is part of the XAX Apparel winter-wear garments range.
Australians avoiding skin checks despite skin cancer concerns
14 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Skin Patrol
An in-home/at-work skin cancer early detection kit which is designed to help identify skin spots that should be checked by a professional has been developed.
Staples Vending Solutions Tambour TX750 vending maching for PPE
31 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Winc Australia Pty LimitedStaples Vending Solutions has expanded its vending machine range with the addition of the Tambour TX750, which supplies PPE to staff in a secure environment.
Shining a light on safer emergency lighting
26 March, 2015Research at Deakin University shines a beacon on better, safer emergency lighting.
JB’s wear Hi Vis Traditional non-cuff polo
25 March, 2015 | Supplied by: JB's wearThe JB’s wear Hi Vis Traditional non-cuff polo is available in a wide range of hi-vis colours, including the latest colour combinations of lime/aqua, lime/black, lime/navy, orange/black, orange/charcoal and many more.
JB's wear disposable noise-reducing earplugs
25 March, 2015 | Supplied by: JB's wearThe JB's wear SLC: 26dB Class 5 noise-reducing earplugs are made from disposable polyurethane (PU) foam.
Sundström SR500 powered air-purifying respirator
23 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdThe Sundström PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) has been improved with a boosted performance now available.
Does chemical exposure in the workplace affect hearing?
05 March, 2015With one in six Australians recording some form of auditory loss, a new study by The University of Queensland is examining how exposure to chemicals in the workplace can affect employee hearing.
Pelican ProGear 1810 LED keychain flashlight
27 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Pelican Products Pty LtdThe Pelican ProGear 1810 LED is a tough, water-resistant keychain flashlight.
