Personal protection equipment

You can’t manage what you can’t measure

01 April, 2010

This year has brought with it many interesting challenges: the global financial crisis and, just recently, the outbreak of Swine Flu. In spite of all these things happening, we still have the ongoing challenge to ensure people enjoy that basic human right of being safe at work.


Scott Health & Safety SCBACOMP6 and SCBACOMP9 ACSm Compliance Sets

25 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Scott Safety

The SCBACOMP6 and SCBACOMP9 ACSm Compliance Sets are suitable for applications in industrial, marine, petrochemical, oil and gas, and council environments.


Is the Australian glove safety standard AS/NZS 2161 right for you?

22 March, 2010 by Damione Wright*

There are several issues to consider in the selection of gloves to provide proper hand protection for workers in real-world situations that are not adequately addressed in the AS/NZS 2161 standard.


Simoco SRP9100 portable radios

22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd

The Simoco SRP9100 portable radio is designed for the professional user who requires good performance and reliability combined with simplicity of operation and functionality.


Comtest buys 4128-D-002 head and torso simulator

22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Comtest Group

Comtest has invested in a head and torso simulator (HATS) that incorporates a type 3.3 artificial ear.


Motorola MTP850Ex TETRA portable radio

22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

The MTP850Ex TETRA portable radio combines the features of digital radio communications - including voice quality and clarity, user control, text messaging and other digital-exclusive applications - with a high level of international safety ratings, which is claimed to make it the only TETRA IECEx-certified digital handset in the 800 MHz band certified for use in hazardous and dusty environments in Australia.


CRS Accessories heavy-duty, noise-cancelling headset

22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: CRS Accessories

CRS Accessories has released a heavy-duty, noise-cancelling headset which allows the user to choose either an earmuff PTT or inline PTT.


iKey AK-39 keyboard

22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries

iKey’s rugged AK-39 keyboard is designed to be worn on the arm and provides compact data-input that does not restrict arm movements.


Motorola multi-band P25 Phase 2-ready radio systems

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

The Motorola multi-band P25 Phase 2-ready radio systems combine voice and data functionality to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public safety and emergency response agencies.


Sperian Prospector miner’s belt

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The Prospector miner’s belt is designed to carry emergency breathing apparatus and other tools and has been engineered to provide safety and to maximise comfort for workers in the underground mining industry.


Ansell Protection Solutions Guide

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Ansell

The Ansell Protection Solutions Guide can be used to simplify the glove selection process by coupling information with comparison charts and application images.


Ansell AlphaTec refuellers’ gloves

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Ansell

AlphaTec gloves are suitable for personnel who are required to refuel aircraft, tanks and other equipment. The gloves meet all Australian Defence Force requirements, including chemical hazard standard EN 374-1:2003 (AS/NZS 2161.10.1:2005).


Ansell Vantage gloves for cut protection

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Ansell

Vantage gloves are suitable for work environments where sharp tools and materials are handled and are said to provide maximum safety, dexterity, durability and comfort.


Puma Running and Motorsport safety footwear

17 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Trading Downunder

Trading Downunder has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute the Puma safety footwear range throughout Australia. The Running and Motorsport ranges of safety footwear incorporate styling and performance with safety and comfort.


3M Speedglas welding helmet range

16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: AWS Pty Ltd

The 3M Speedglas 100 Aces High welding helmet features five adjustable dark shades, a high impact rating for protection, comfort and a distinctive graphic design.


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