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Heat Stress and Arc Rated PPE
Preventing Heat Stress at Work & Choosing the Right Arc Flash PPE
Working in the Australian heat in combination with the heat of working in a confined space, like those often associated with electrical repair works, means that workers have a higher chance of developing heat stress, dehydration, or even heat stroke.
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The Difference between Arc Flash Clothing and Flame Resistant Clothing
How Arc-Rated Clothing Differs from Other Flame-resistant Clothing
In certain industries, it is vital for employees to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially those working in the Oil and Gas industry for example. A common type of protection that has been used by this industry is Fire Resistant (FR) clothing. FR ...
Elliotts Welding Spats & Foot Protection
Elliotts offers the best Welding Spats and Leggings to ensure welders' safety.
If you accidentally drop a piece of metal or sparks hit your feet, you will be in a world of hurt unless you aren’t prepared with the proper foot protection.
Leather Welding Spats are leather covers that go over your work...
OEKO-TEX® - What You Need To Know
Elliotts explained how its Proban Welding range is Okeo-Tex certified for peace of mind.
When looking for work clothes, you always want to ensure that it is certified to Australian and New Zealand Standards, to ensure that it meets the needs of your job. However, not everyone considers what may actually be in the fabric of their ...
Always Wear Appropriate PPE with Handling Liquid Nitrogen
The Importance of Wearing Proper PPE When Handling Cryogenic MaterialsLast month, there was an incident in Mackay where a worker received serious cryogenic burns after immersing his hands in a container of liquid nitrogen.
Whilst there is a wide range of cryogenic materials, the most common is liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen has a ...
Dangers of an ArcFlash
WorkSafe QLD Film Promotes Arc Safety Awareness
WorkSafe QLD’s latest arc flash safety film highlights the dangers of an arc flash, which can happen in an instant and can set fire to clothing, severely burn human skin, and even cause death.
An Arc Flash is an electrical current that is passed through the air when ...
Picking the Right Elliotts Leg Protection
Selecting The Right Welding Gear To Protect Legs
Are you looking for additional protection for your legs on your next welding job? At Elliotts, we understand that some jobs require additional protection for yourself and/or your workers. We offer an extensive range of gear to suit all types of welding.
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The Importance of Breathability in Arc Flash PPE
Breathability in Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment
For an electrical worker, enduring Australia’s humid climate is hard enough, let alone the thought of putting on a heavy arc flash suit and gloves. However, whenever a piece of electrical equipment breaks down, no matter how hot it is, workers still need to wear ...
It has to be Seen to be Believed: New ArcSafe® AmpShield™ Arc Flash Face Shield
The Latest Revolutionary Technology in Arc Flash Protection For over 50 years, Elliotts has been innovating and designing new products to meet the needs of our customers, and our brand new ArcSafe® AmpShield™ Arc Flash Face Shield is the ‘what’s next’ in arc flash protection.
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Introducing Elliotts’ Next Generation of Arc Flash PPE
Elliotts, an Australian-based manufacturer of Quality Safety Gear and PPE is excited to announce its new range of Arc Flash PPE – ArcSafe® X50, to its already very successful ArcSafe® range.
Speaking with Anthony Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts, “We’re very excited to launch the new ArcSafe® X50 range ...