Protective Clothing
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Waterproof shell jacket

Workwear designer and manufacturer Fristads Kansas has developed a new water- and windproof shell jacket – Airtech Jacket – which enables craftsmen to work even in wet and windy conditions.

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Emergency response

In an emergency situation, a blackout is possible. In zero light conditions, conventional hi-vis clothing will also be invisible, making an already dangerousous situation even more hazardous.

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Safety through sensors

Most health and safety managers know the importance of occupational OH&S practices, but are often not equipped with accurate results to implement improved strategies. Andrew Ronchi, CEO of dorsaVi, says that wearable technology is an innovative and cost effective solution, giving companies new confidence to make data-driven decisions for their workers.

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Keep your cool about heat stress

For the past few years, headlines around the world have been asking whether heat stress could represent a global health crisis. Indeed, a growing body of research points to reductions in labour productivity as a result of heat stress.

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Blinded by the light?

Protecting the eyes in the workplace from the damaging effects of too much sunlight is vital, and not only in summer. Clair Weston, marketing manager at UVEX (UK), provides insight into choosing the right safety eyewear lens coatings.

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Non-woven coat with extra protection

Supertouch has launched a non-woven coat with Velcro fastening collar and elasticated cuffs to provide extra barrier protection for people working in areas where minimising contaminates is of maximum importance.

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