Common Reasons Why Workers Don't Wear Safety Gloves   It is universally known that gloves are the frontline protection for the hands. In fact, statistics show that wearing protective gloves in industrial work reduces the risk of hand injury by up to 60 percent. Yet, getting employees to wear protective gloves proves to be one of the biggest ...

Maintaining The Quality of Your FR WorkwearYou purchase Flame Resistant (FR) Workwear to protect you. But how do you in turn protect your FR Workwear?   Caring for your FR clothing can help it last longer and continue to perform optimally for longer. To ensure you know how to correctly wash and maintain your garments, it is important to ...

Why Quality PPEs are More Cost-Efficient   When purchasing safety equipment and PPE don’t be tempted to make your decision based purely on price, because as the saying goes you’ll often ‘get what you paid for’. While you might be pleased to save a few dollars at the time, the consequences of cheaply made and designed ...

Useful Information About Arc Flash   Arc Flash Hazard is a subject that is undergoing increased discussion in today’s safety-conscious environment. This is because an Arc Flash burn is the number one injury resulting from electrical malfunctions. So we have answered a number of pertinent questions for our readers.     What...

New Standards For Improved Hand Protection in the Workplace   Many workplaces have strict PPE requirements that cover hearing, head and eye protection, and footwear, yet hand protection often gets overlooked.   This is surprising considering research undertaken by the Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit at the Mater Health Service ...

Things to Consider Before Buying High Vis Clothing  Most people associate winter with a warm cup of tea and a good book. However, when you work outside it means foggier mornings, earlier sunsets, and most importantly, a lesser chance that you will be seen. To ensure that you remain visible during the winter months, high-visibility clothing is...

Difference Between Para-Aramid and Meta-Aramid Fibres   Whilst Para-Aramid and Meta-Aramid fibres are both used in the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), they are used for different products.Para-Aramid Fibre   Para-Aramid fibres are often used in the production of protective gloves because it has a high tensile ...

Featuring Elliotts' ZETEL Z50 Wet Weather Clothing   As summer comes to an end, so does the storm season, but storms can occur anytime throughout the year. Anyone who works outside on a day-to-day basis knows the major drawbacks of bad weather – getting wet and uncomfortable!   Elliotts understands this, which is why we have an ...

Communicating Workplace Safety Procedures and Protocols   Employee safety should be a priority in every workplace and a subject that all workers should be well educated on. Workplace injuries not only cost employers money, but they also decrease worker productivity, cause workers to take long periods of leave, and in extreme cases, death can...

2016 is a big year for the team at Elliotts – it’s our 50th Anniversary!   Our passion for quality safety wear and reliable service began in Queensland in 1966 when Dick and Liz Elliott, founded R E Elliott & Son a manufacturer of carpenter’s leather nail bags and gloves.   With humble beginnings under a house, a commitment ...