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 ...

Design and Features of the ArcFit 14 Face Shield   The new design features a unique low-profile chin protector, providing increased comfort and extended protection for a greater range of head movement, mobility, and field of view.  The new face shield also includes dual-sided anti-scratch and anti-fog coatings for long service life and ...

Comparing EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Resistance Testing   When choosing the right protective gloves there are a number of factors you need to take into account; hazards of the job, dexterity requirements, durability, grip, comfort, and cut resistance.   Unfortunately, cut resistance can be the most difficult to compare and can make ...

Black Lung: What It Is and How to Prevent It   Earlier this month Queensland Mines Minister Anthony Lynham confirmed that three cases of the potentially deadly black lung had been reported by the state's coal industry – a disease thought to have been eradicated in Australia more than 20 years ago.     What is Black Lung...

How To Keep Your Safety Eyewear From Fogging   Eye injuries can happen in just a blink and are most common in construction and manufacturing workplaces.   So what should you do, if you’re doing the right thing by wearing protective eyewear, but they just keep fogging up?   Fogging is the main cause of impaired vision, putting...