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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Pipe Markers - Identify Pipes Easily

6 Apr, 2016

Pipe identification allows for improved emergency response times and a professional appearance. Brady's range of Pipe Identification products are designed in accordance with AS1345-1995 and enable quick recognition of pipe contents. Understanding AS 13745-1995 "Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits, and ducts" Why Mark Pipes? Pipe markers aid in the quick identification of a...
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The Importance Of Comfort And Fit In Safety Gloves

21 Mar, 2016

The Importance Of Comfort And Fit In A Safety Glove - Via ProChoice Safety Gear After back injuries, hand injuries are the second most common cause of time off work, and wearing gloves reduces their incidence by around 60-70 per cent, according to research by US-based Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. Despite this, EHS today states that large...
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Summer Fire Risk Awareness From Global Spill Control

17 Feb, 2016

An Important Safety Message From Our Friends At Global Spill Control "As the summer heats up, so do your flammable liquids. Here’s a timely warning from our health and safety guys as the temperatures climb to record-breaking highs, increasing the risk of ignition from the vapour and liquids of flammable goods. The incorrect storage and...
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Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Project

11 Jan, 2016

Toowoomba Second Range Crossing Project At Taylor Safety Equipment, we take pride in delivering high quality safety supplies to all of our customers, big or small. Workplace safety is not something we take lightly, and that's why we are so excited to be the exclusive supplier of clothing, personal protective equipment, and footwear to the...
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Sign Material Guide

11 Jan, 2016

Sign Material Guide from Brady Australia - Click here to download PDF Polypropylene Our polypropylene material is highly recommended for outdoor use. It is UV stable and resists fading and cracking outdoors for three to five years. It is non-toxic and is Food Contact approved, conforming to AS 2070 (Plastic Materials For Food Contact And Use)....
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Auditory Hazard Management

18 Dec, 2015

Hearing loss due to industrial noise is one of the most widespread workplace injuries. Continual exposure to noise from machinery, tools, traffic, and general workplace activity can cause significant, irreversible hearing loss.  Hearing loss has a dramatic impact on quality of life and may contribute to other safety problems, such as lack of awareness and...
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Healthy Hydration Habits

11 Dec, 2015

Some interesting information below from Thorzt about why we need to maintain correct hydration levels. Remember, if you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated. "Maintaining the correct balance of fluids, salts, electrolytes and branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) within our body is critical to our health and performance in all aspects of life. In the workplace, mild...
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Orthostatic Intolerance

25 Nov, 2015

Injuries from falling are only part of the dangers faced by those working at heights. Harness suspension presents with similar symptoms and complications associated with crush injuries, and the resulting lack of blood flow to the vital organs leading to orthostatic intolerance is widely proven to cause death. Whilst hanging in a harness, the tourniquet...
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KASK HP Plus Helmet

18 Nov, 2015

We're excited to showcase the new Kask HP Plus helmet. A high-tech helmet, specifically designed for work-at-heights and professional rescue applications, it is the only helmet certified to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational Protective Helmets.  It has 10 air intake valves to keep you cool, and anti-intrusion grilles to deflect debris, water, and chemicals from...
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