Warning for outdoor workers about skin cancer
04 April, 2008
New figures published by The Cancer Council Victoria in 2008 show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever.
Jeminex Group acquires five new businesses
04 April, 2008
The Jeminex Group has acquired five new businesses, taking the number of acquisitions made by the Jeminex Group to 17 and annual revenues to more than $304 million.
Industrial gloves
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Lynn River Ltd
The Showa Re-Grip gloves are designed for industrial applications such as freight handling, construction, agriculture, waste collection, recycling assembly and glass handling.
Disposable ear plugs
21 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Moldex
The Moldex Pura Fit earplugs are designed with a longer length for easier fitting into the ear and tapered for easy insertion in any size ear canal.
Dermatitis prevention program for workplaces
20 February, 2008 by Amanda Palmer, Occupational Dermatology Research
Occupational contact dermatitis can considerably affect an individual's work situation and quality of life. It can be severe enough for workers to have to give up their chosen career
Online hearing protector selector
07 February, 2008
Howard Leight by Sperian has launched its new global website howardleight.com that offers visitors a 360° experience in hearing protection fit, selection, protection and motivation through a ‘hearing protector selector’, along with information on technology, product and best practices in hearing conservation.
Vibraguard anti-vibration gloves
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Ansell
Vibraguard gloves are designed to minimise the risks and effects of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in the workplace.
Uvex-X Ear muffs
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: UVEX SAFETY AUSTRALIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
The Uvex-X earmuffs are designed for high noise environments, providing an SLC80 rating of class 5, 37 dB.
Ear plug
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The SMF-30A SmartFit earplug utilises 'conforming material' technology that enables the plug to adapt to the contours of the wearer's ear canal for greater comfort and longer wear time. As it warms up, it takes on the shape of the surrounding ear canal.
Antimicrobial face mask
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Skycore
The Virogard protective mask is manufactured from high-quality, non-woven 40 g/m2 material, contoured for an ergonomic and comfortable fit to the face. The masks have been designed to provide a high degree of protection for the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses, with dual antimicrobial and water-repellent fabric layers.
Cut-resistant gloves
22 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Dyneema fibres have been approved for use in gloves for the food processing industry. In the highly cut-resistant Tuffshield Evolution gloves from Perfect Fit, a brand of the Bacou-Dalloz group, the ultra strong fibre from DSM is used in a composite yarn which combines level five cut resistance with anti-bacterial performance.
Jeminex acquires Worksense
20 December, 2007
The Jeminex Group, an Australian provider of industrial components to the resources sector, has recently acquired workwear clothing supply business Worksense for an undisclosed sum.
General-purpose glove
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Lynn River Ltd
The Glovpro Kevlar sure-grip nitrile palm gloves are general-purpose gloves that provide protection in tough environments and flexibility for comfort.
Hospital bed mover
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: UMS (Urethane & Machinery Supplies Pty Ltd)
The Nu-Star hospital bed mover is a pedestrian-operated electric tug designed to be used wherever beds need to be moved with or without a patient.
Minimising forklift accidents caused by poor eyesight
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Occhio Vision Care
A soft drink bottling warehouse in Melbourne recently had a serious safety issue with one of its forklift drivers who frequently crashed into the corners of pallets while operating his forklift
