productLightweight kneepads
Redbacks Cushioning has launched a new knee pad for pocketed work trousers which incorporates a ‘direction of force’ design, said to protect the wearer from potential dangers of impact through continuous kneeling.
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productSound awareness
Seton Sound Awareness Stations solve the key PPE issues identified by customers, according to a recent Hearing Protection Survey.
productChainsaw protection
Severnside Safety Supplies has announced the availability of new Francital Sestriere chainsaw trousers.
productHearing loss
According to research by LimitEar, 25% of workers use headphones for long periods at work, increasing their risk of noise induced hearing loss.
productCalculate costs
JSP has introduced a new calculator on its PressToCheck website in a bid to quickly illustrate the extent of the savings that can be made by using a reusable Force 8 half-mask with PressToCheck P3 filters, compared to disposable masks.
productInteractive weatherwear
Committed to keeping people safe and well this winter, Arco has further developed its winter weatherwear layering system, designed to keep workers warm, dry and comfortable in extreme weather conditions.
articleDon’t overlook eye safety on site
While increased legislation and product innovation have helped to increase safety on site, there is still work to be done. One often overlooked but integral part of any site safety protocol, for example, is the procurement of the correct eye safety and vision protection. Here, Peter Swain, commercial and marketing manager at Parker Merchanting, discusses.
productWork deafness sufferers should not be put off
People with suspected industrial deafness should not be put off taking legal action after insurers warned of rising fraudulent claims, an industrial diseases lawyer suggests.
productGrey is the new green
uvex has developed a grey-tint welding filter lens said to provide 100% ultraviolet and infrared protection, reduce glare and give perfect natural colour recognition in accordance with EN172, unlike traditional green-tint welding lenses, which can alter colours.
productEye protection award
Based on recent analysis of the eye protection market, Frost & Sullivan is recognising Univet with the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership.
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