HeartStart FRx defibrillator
19 April, 2007 | Supplied by: Laerdal Pty Ltd
The HeartStart FRx defibrillator is an easy-to-use, rugged and reliable defibrillator.
New GM puts clothing on the HVS agenda
30 March, 2007
Safety sign manufacturer, HVS Services is making occupational health and safety clothing available through its network.
Safety In Action visitors chasing innovation
21 March, 2007
Day two of Safety In Action is underway following last night’s presentation of the best stand awards.
Cardiac support pump
21 February, 2007 | Supplied by: ZOLL Medical Australia
In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, where victims require chest compressions, the AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump moves more blood, more consistently than is possible by a human.
Tunnel ducting
21 February, 2007 | Supplied by: Eximo
MobyDuct is flame-retardant and has a wide temperature resistance ranging from 0°C right up to 50°C. It combines relocatability with strict adherence to underground application safety guidelines. The antistatic, flame-retardant ventilation ducting is a reinforced PVC ducting with internal spring steel and helix and PVC wear strip. It is durable and has the exact properties required by heavy industries such as mining and tunnelling.
Construction industry targets hearing loss
21 February, 2007
Key industry groups yesterday agreed to work towards reducing noise-induced hearing loss in construction.
Ear plug dispenser
25 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.3m.com.au/
The refillable 3M Ear Plug Dispenser has been designed for use with 3M disposable earplugs, in place of single-use jars, bottles or disposable dispensers.
Mobile hearing rescue
25 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.sonomax.com.au/
For the convenience of any size business with noise-exposed workers, Sound Hearing has launched mobile Hearing Rescue Units for businesses with noise-exposed workers.
Hybrid hazardous location headlamp
25 January, 2007 | Supplied by: Spelean Pty Ltd
The Petzl Duo ATEX L5 headlamp is designed for use in the presence of gases, vapours and mists with a self-ignition temperature of more than 200°C at atmospheric pressure.
Latex: a sensitive issue
25 January, 2007 by Wendy Cramer
The number of people who have an adverse allergic reaction to latex is growing on a daily basis. And while there are synthetic options available, the bad news is that the favourable properties of natural rubber latex have yet to be replicated
Steel Blue Club safety footwear
16 November, 2006 | Supplied by: Steel Blue
The Steel Blue Club range of safety and non-safety footwear offers executive-style shoes and boots that can be worn from the office to the site.
Cotton work garments
16 November, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.xax.com.au
Wearer comfort problems can arise when manufacturers do not apply 'long-term wicking' treatments that tend to wash out easily and in some cases, the fabric is not treated at all. This can result in workers who are reluctant to wear polyester hi-viz garments.
These boots were made for safety
15 November, 2006 by Wendy Cramer
There are so many varieties of safety shoes and boots now available, it's becoming a challenge to match the right shoe to the job. We take a look at the different safety ratings and what features are the most important when it comes to shoe choice
Anti-viral/bacterial protective face mask
19 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.exitkits.com.au
The Virogard personal protective mask is an Australian innovation in PPE. As well as killing viruses and bacteria, it can be machine washed or autoclaved and re-used up to 20 times.
Detectable, reusable earplugs
19 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.bacou-dalloz.com/
The reusable SmartFit line of earplugs has been extended to include two detectable versions and one with a cotton fibre cord.
