Saving your skin from chemical splash
09 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty LtdGrowing industries across Australia including mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, metallurgy and heavy manufacturing have seen a huge increase in the use of caustic liquids and chemical solvents in the manufacturing and maintenance process of many business. From chemical separations, alkylation, electripolishing, anodising, phosphating, caustic cleaning through to fuel management - all require the material handling of potentially dangerous chemicals that can cause life-threating burns from chemical splash.
Don’t overheat in fire-retardant workwear
09 April, 2013A product launched by Hard Yakka today means that workers don’t have to overheat on the inside to avoid burns on the outside. The Hard Yakka Protect with Tecgen Select is a range of inherent fire-retardant (FR) workwear that provides workers with comfort and protection from arc flash, flash fire and heat stress.
Sensory helmet could mean firefighters are not left in the dark
03 April, 2013A specially adapted ‘tactile helmet’, developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, could provide firefighters operating in challenging conditions with vital clues about their surroundings.
Workplaces prepare for flu season
02 April, 2013 | Supplied by: The AusHealth Hospital Research Fund LtdVaccination programs are being implemented by an increasing number of businesses to minimise the impact the flu will have on their workplace, according to health and safety service provider Medvet.
Respiratory protection for woodworking
01 April, 2013 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsWood dusts and other contaminants are produced in various tasks commonly carried out both in the workplace and in the home/hobby situation. These materials, if present in high-enough levels, are a respiratory hazard and suitable precautions should be taken.
uvex variomatic safety eyewear
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial SafetyThe uvex variomatic safety lens adjust the tint shades depending on the lighting environment, 10 s to darken and 30 s to go back to its original state.
Pandemic kit
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial SafetyPandemic kits suitable for use during a pandemic influenza outbreak are now available from Blackwoods.
Narva Senator II LED work lamp
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson InternationalThe Narva Senator II is a powerful 3 W LED work lamp which is available in either a flood or hybrid flood beam pattern producing a smooth and even 2000 lumen light output.
Taeki5 52# Impact Protection series safety gloves
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: QS SafetyThe Taeki5 52# Impact Protection series of high-impact safety gloves is made from 100% Taeki5 fibre.
Roobuck AS/NZS 4602.1 compliant LED safety vest
21 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Roobuck Pty LtdRoobuck, a Sydney-based industrial supplier, has released an AS/NZS 4602.1 compliant LED safety vest.
Oliver WB 34 Series lightweight footwear range
18 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Oliver FootwearThe Oliver WB 34 Series is a lightweight footwear range which comes with 16 different style choices to suit various vocations and workplace conditions.
Safety app
12 March, 2013 | Supplied by: SentisThe Sentis Safe Leader iPhone app is designed to enhance and improve the delivery of safety pre-start meetings. Built around a variety of safety share topics which prompt and enrich critical conversation, the app is designed to ensure your meetings are both interesting and effectual.
Sentis Safety Observation iPad web app
12 March, 2013 | Supplied by: SentisThe Safety Observation iPad web app recently developed by the Sentis Safety Observation Tool is designed to support and simplify safety reporting and performance, as well as provide an innovative solution to combat the chore and inconsistency of paper-based reporting.
Para’Kito mosquito protection
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial SafetyPara’Kito is a range of refillable wristbands and clips providing natural protection from mosquitoes.
Deb OxyBAC rich-cream foam antibacterial handwash
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Deb Australia Pty LtdDeb has released OxyBAC, a rich-cream foam antibacterial handwash that combines Deb Foam Technology with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent.
