articleWhether it be due to changes to industry standards, or changes in the professional needs of organisations and their employees, the PPE market is constantly evolving, Daniel Murray discusses some of the latest developments
newsFrom 5 – 8 November the International Congress of A+A – Safety and Health at Work – will be held for the 33rd time at the Düsseldorf Congress Center. Bruno Zwingmann, CEO of Basi, the German Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health outlines what visitors can expect from this year’s event
productDesigned for use in all welding applications, ESAB’s Warrior Tech helmet is an ergonomically designed lightweight helmet that provides protection from UV/IR radiation, heat and spatter.
productThe Peltor X Ear Defenders Series from diversified technology company 3M has been awarded a red dot prize for excellence in product design.
productThe EVOLite + EVOSpec from JSP is a light, yet strong, combined safety helmet and protective eyewear solution weighing in at just 332g.
productto make specifying gloves easier, safety supplier Arco, has developed a cut control colour glove system.
productFollowing a Globus hand protection survey, Taylor Woodrow BAM Nuttall (TWBN) who is working on a project to deliver a £500 million scheme for London Underground to upgrade Tottenham Court Road Tube station, selected a range of Showa Best and Skytec gloves to improve hand safety on the site. As a result, more workers are now wearing gloves, fewer gloves are being collected because they are lasting longer and costs are being driven down. Ultimately, the severity of hand injuries has also reduced.
productThis is the message from hand protection specialist Polyco who has joined the BSIF’s ‘It’s in your Hands” campaign which aims to improve skin care in industrial and commercial organisations. The 2006 campaign has been updated and expanded in 2013 to include latest statistics on incidence of skin disease, advice on avoiding the risk of skin cancer and work related dermatitis, as well as skin care considerations by work area.
productA safety kneepad from Redbacks which is constructed from flexible antimicrobial thermoplastic elastomers is said to be the first on the market that attacks micro-organisms at source, helping to protect the wearer from knee infection and prevent the spread of disease within the workplace.
productBody-tec Back Support Belts are designed to stop back problems developing by helping to prevent the wearer ‘bending at the waist’ when undertaking a manual task.
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