How To Choose A Spill Kit

13 Dec, 2018

How To Choose A Spill Kit (information provided by Global Spill Control) At some point in time, nearly every industrial facility must deal with leaks and spills of liquids. In order to minimise the impact these spills have on equipment, personnel, your facility, and the environment, you must have an action plan that will prevent spills...
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Respiratory Protection for Silica Exposure

22 Oct, 2018

RCS - Respirable Crystalline Sillica (information provided by Moldex) What is RCS?: Respirable Crystalline Silica is a product of, among many tasks, cutting, sawing, griding, drilling, polishing, crushing, or even dry sweeping products that contain crystalline silica (quartz) such as concrete, mortar, brick, and other cement-based materials to name a few. RCS particles are not always...
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Are You Cleaning Your Height Safety Gear Properly?

16 Mar, 2018

The following article from Safety Solutions gives some tips about appropriate cleaning of height safety harnesses. "In order to increase the life and compliance of height safety PPE, the equipment should be regularly cleaned. Regular cleaning will also minimise odour build-up, as well as removing any potentially degrading materials, and can improve user compliance. However,...
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New EN388 and ANSI Cut Ratings

11 Jan, 2018

The testing standards for cut gloves have changed for both ANSI and CE. If you're unsure about these changes, don't worry. We have provided a quick overview here and access to some information sheets below. You can also view the educational video provided by Paramount Safety below: What to know about new EN 388:2016 and...
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Glove Allergies And Hand Health

15 Nov, 2017

Skin conditions caused by chemical, physical or biological agents in the workplace are common among disposable glvoe wearers in the industrial sector. Understanding the nature and contributing causes of these conditions allow safety managers to develop policies and make purchasing decisions that will assist in both reducing the risk of allergy and managing any existing...
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Jet Ski Promotion

14 Sep, 2017

Win 1 of 2 Jet Ski & Trailer Packs - Just by purchasing Paramount Safety Products To celebrate 25 years of Paramount Safety, the team behind brands like Pro Choice Safety Gear, LINQ Height Safety Gear, Pratt Safety Systems, and Thorzt Hydration are running a competition where you can win one of two jet ski...
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Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

7 Dec, 2016

What Is The GHS? The Globally Harmonised System Of Classification And Labelling Of Chemicals (GHS), is a comprehensive tool that harmonises chemical classification and hazard communication through labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). GHS labels and SDS include information on: Hazard classes Symbols Signal words Hazard and Precautionary Statements The GHS document, published by the...
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Talking Big on Small Business

4 Nov, 2016

In mid-September one half of our excellent company directorship team, Paul, talked with Business Queensland for the 'Business Learning From Business' podcast series. Small business is the heartbeat of the Queensland economy, and Paul shared his and Karen's experiences with Kristen Devitt, from KD Public Relations.       Click here to download the transcript
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PROTECH® Cleaners & Lubricants

13 Jun, 2016

The Dy-Mark PROTECH® range has been the culmination of three meticulous years of product research and development. During this period, Dy-Mark worked closely with specialist chemists and manufacturers in the industrial maintenance sector to produce 15 world-class cleaners and lubricants. Working with global leaders in actuator and valve development, Dy-Mark designed a world first, 2 way...
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Selecting Respiratory Protection

18 May, 2016

Do It Right And Face Threats Safely - via Scott Safety AS/NZS 1716:2012 provides a basis for the selection of respirators, training in the use of respirators, checking for fit and provides for the care and maintenance of equipment to help ensure an effective respirator program is in place. APR's (Air Purifying Respirators) are not...
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