Safety Articles and Information

Introducing Rugged Cooling - Syzmik’s heat stress management range that increases breathability by over 110% while also increasing tear strength by more than 70%. Heat stress is not only uncomfortable but can result in serious injury or even death in extreme cases. Under the workplace health and safety act 2011 (AS) it is the legal obligation of employers to put plans in place to mitigate the heat stress risk. Syzmik’s Rugged Cooling range of works shirts and pants changes the way cool workwear is developed. read more ›

What type of mask and rating should I use? Firstly, what are the six basic types of hazards to your breathing? Secondly, what type of mask should I use ? Finally, what mask rating should I use? read more ›

Our Slimmest, Lightest and Brightest Earmuff Yet. The new Python Slimline Earmuff range features robust, lightweight wire-frame construction in a low profile design that allows the wearer to work unencumbered in confined and restricted spaces. Slimmer and lighter, these earmuffs feature high quality ear cushions, solid, lightweight ear cups and a low clamping force for enhanced wearer comfort. The Hi Vis cups also make for easy visual identification. read more ›

You only have two eyes - take care of them! Sight is one of our most important senses. If an accident occurs, a few seconds may determine whether you lose your sight or not. Rapid access to eye wash is therefore decisive at all workplaces where there is a risk of eye injury. read more ›

Ansell Microgard Limited is a leading manufacturer of chemical protective clothing, introducing new technology and designs to the market to improve wearer protection and comfort for 40 years. Protecting people while they work in dirty or hazardous environments has always been our focus. Whether you’re dealing with hazardous dusts like asbestos or silica, or hazardous liquids and gases like o-xylene, chlorine or sulphuric acid, you need to have the right chemical protective coveralls for the job.  Not all chemical coveralls will protect against all chemicals so you need to ensure you’ve chosen the correct coverall for your application.  Don’t worry if it’s starting to sound a little complicated, call us now on 0800 37 37 76 and we can help you choose the correct Microgard Coverall to meet your safety requirements. read more ›

This standard explains the use of hi-visibility fabrics and retroreflective materials.  It specifies the chromaticity levels to which fabrics need to be dyed in terms of performance and atmospheric pressures in order to comply to the standard. Natural fibre garments have a lower chromaticity level due to the nature of the fabric. read more ›

EN 388:2016 Protective gloves against mechanical risks According to this standard, characteristics such as abrasion resistance, cut resistance, tearing strength, puncture resistance and impact protection are tested. In conjunction with the pictogram, four numbers and one, or two letters, will be displayed. These signs indicate the performance of the glove. read more ›

The TUFF NUT hard hat is light, comfortable, and well-ventilated with a short peak to minimise sun exposure. It is made of UV-resistant ABS material to absorb and resist high impact. The harness is easily detachable and fully adjustable to fit head sizes between 53cm to 66cm. A six-point harness gives much-improved safety over a four-point harness, redistributing shock loads over 30 percent greater area. read more ›

Hard Hats protect worker's heads against falling objects, fixed or protruding objects, inadvertent contact with electricity, exposure to UV, weather, and extremes of temperature. Hard hats that comply with the standard AS/NZS 1801:1997 (or equivalent) must be worn at all times while on-site where there is a risk of objects falling from above. In fact, hard hats are becoming mandatory on most sites in New Zealand. read more ›

The old standard for Fireproof protective clothing was EN531. This has now been replaced by EN ISO 11612 – Protective Clothing for Heat and Flame. So, what is the new standard for? Well EN ISO 11612 not only tests the fabric used to produce the clothing, but it also tests the whole fireproof garment. read more ›