Guidance for protection from UV radiation
01 December, 2008
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council and Cancer Council Australia jointly released a document for outdoor workers, providing guidance on how to assess and minimise their exposure to solar UV radiation.
Air tank refiller
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: RFD (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Quick Fill Station is a quick recharge machine for refilling breathing apparatus units in remote or hazardous work environments.
Welding helmet
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Featuring a black and white tribal design, the P450 Tribe offers the same features as the Sperian Optrel Star Helmet.
Speech-enhancing protective earmuffs
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Sensear Pty Ltd
The Sensear SM1x earmuff uses the SENS (Speech Enhancing Noise Suppression) technology that minimises dangerous industrial noise while allowing face-to-face, mobile phone and two-way radio communication.
Occupational health shoes
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: BASF Construction Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
The MBT Night footwear is designed to reduce stress on knee and hip joints while increasing muscle activity in the hamstrings and lower limbs when standing, contributing to lowering occupational back and joint injuries for workers who spend long hours on their feet.
Mobile radio system
18 November, 2008
Icom has released IDAS (Icom Digital Advanced System), a series of digital land mobile radios.
Defibrillator analyser
18 November, 2008
The Impulse 6000D defibrillator analyser and Impulse 7000DP defibrillator/transcutaneous pacer analyser test systems are rugged, portable precision test instruments that ensure proper operation and ultimate performance of critical life-support cardiac-resuscitation equipment.
Skincare for outdoor workers
13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Hamilton Laboratories
Quadblock protects skin against UVA, UVB, UVC and infrared radiation and has high water and sweat resistance capabilities, making it suitable for outdoor exposure. The Optimal range actively works against the effects of UV exposure on skin.
Industrial safety helmet
13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Australian Supreme Import
The HammerHead safety helmet is certified to AS/NZS 1801 as a Type 1 industrial on-site safety helmet and can be used in conjunction with on-site safety visors and mesh screens, providing simultaneous face protection. A visor holder locks the visors and mesh screens onto the helmet, while the chin strap enhances head protection.
Noise canceller for sound sleep
13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Vision Safe
The 980A sound screen utilises white noise to create a barrier of sound while people sleep. The sound generated effectively blocks noise in the surrounding environment and can assist in making it easier for people to sleep, particularly useful in remote industrial sites where sleeping is made difficult because of close living confines or where noise is constant.
Flash fire protective suit
11 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Trelleborg Engineered Systems Australia Pty Ltd
The Trellchem VPS-Flash is a flash protective hazmat suit designed to provide chemical flash fire protection in a single skin, for increased manoeuvrability and comfort for the wearer.
Hand protection
11 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd
The Dewalt DPG24 half-finger gloves are designed for trade applications such as framing, carpentry, electrical and assembly to enable user dexterity while protecting their hands from the rigours of their job.
Personal injury management awards
22 October, 2008
Australasia’s first awards for the management of workplace injuries have been announced.
Ear muffs
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Wrights Hardware Pty Ltd
The Dewalt Interceptor earmuffs have a claimed noise reduction rating of 29 to provide maximum hearing protection for wearers.
Safety lenses
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Shamir Lens
The Eyres Anti-Reflective Technology (ART) Weather Brown (WB) lens collection features a tinting and coating process designed to reduce glare from indoor or outdoor light reflecting from the lens itself.
