productHelping with isolation procedures
Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) is the
widely-accepted practice of
physically locking-off energy sources
with safety padlocks and devices to
prevent the accidental operation of
dangerous machinery.
product
productIntegrated specs
Centurion believes its new Spectrum
helmet provides the best impact
protection available for integrated
Over Spectacles. Other features
include a built-in rain management
system, AquaDirect, that lets rain
flow down and off the peak.
productNew addition
Globus has announced the launch of
Aria from Skytec; a new glove that
protects users’ hands when carrying
out manual handling tasks for long
periods even under physical exertion.
productLatest head gear
ESAB’s Aristo Tech welding helmet
provides a high degree of protection
and performance in a user-friendly
product. The lightweight shell and
ergonomically designed head gear
are said to offer maximum comfort,
with additional features including the
latest digital lens technology, internal
LCD and fully controllable shade
levels.
productHeel control sole provides stability
The new Scruffs Switchback is a
safety hiker that the company says
‘defines the next generation
of work boot styling’.
articleHand protection: Selection matters
The huge growth in the market for industrial hand
protection, driven by increasing awareness by employers
and wearers of the need to avoid potential accidents and
injuries, has led to glove manufacturers offering a large, and
sometimes confusing, variety of gloves. Here, uvex offers
some tips on glove selection
articlePPE procurement: Care needed
In today’s difficult economic climate, with more and more
pressure on budgets, getting the right PPE for employees,
avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring compliance with the
law has never been more essential. Gordon Burns, European
Workwear Applications Engineer at Gore discusses the
procurement process
productFor welders
ESAB’s welding safety eye wear
combines high standards of eye
protection with a high degree of
wearer comfort. All ESAB spectacles
use polycarbonate to provide
protection against impact as well as
UV, IR rays and visible glare. This
combination is again featured in the
new Origo Spec range.
productHeight safety helmet gives a clear upward view
The latest addition to Tractel’s
already extensive range of
height safety equipment, the
TR2000 safety helmet was developed
especially to solve the problem of
peaks that restrict the upward view
when moving up and down.
productHelmet checks
JSP has introduced JSPCheck, a
special online checking system for
each of its Mk Evolution safety
helmets. It is accessed from a new
website (jspcheck.com). The company
believes it is the first manufacturer to
offer an online tool to trace and
validate the DNA of its PPE.
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