Working in a Foundry   The Foundry industry dates back to 1480 when Vannoccio Biringuccio (1480-1539) first documented the foundry process in writing. In the 550 years since then, this industry has made many technological leaps and bounds, but the basic concepts of the industry are still the same.     Foundry Work and Two Types ...

The Foundry Work Environment and Heat Stress   The human body is an amazing machine, capable of achieving great things; however, it needs to be at a perfect balance at all times. A change in temperature, for example, means the body needs to adapt to survive.   The furnaces and molten metal in a foundry create an extremely hot working ...

Ensure The Safety of Foundry Workers Handling Hazardous Substances   When working in a foundry environment, operators are exposed to an array of hazardous chemicals. Chemicals, in this instance, include any hazardous substances, dangerous goods and combustible liquids that are encountered by handling, moving or storing within the workplace...

Use The Right Heat Resistant Gloves for The Right Application   Both contact and radiant heat-resistant gloves are frequently used in the foundry industry, where workers are constantly exposed to materials that exceed thousands of degrees in temperature. Whilst the difference between these two types of gloves is small, using the incorrect ...

The Elliotts Z40 and Z50 Winter/Wet Weather Jackets   Now is the perfect time for you to think about investing in a high-quality work jacket. Elliotts have a whole range of winter and wet weather jackets, and surely you will find one that is exactly what you need to get your work done during even the coldest of mornings.   If you are ...

Guide To Picking The Right FR Clothing   It is a common misconception that flame-resistant (FR) clothing is only worn by firefighters or the petroleum industry. Flame-resistant clothing is vital to many industries, not just those directly affected by fire.   FR clothing ensures that workers reduce their risk of being affected by a ...

The HRC/PPE Categories Chart for Arc-Rated FR Clothing   Wearing flame-resistant clothing can provide the necessary thermal protection to shield workers from an Arc Flash. Once the source of ignition is removed, the FR garments will self-extinguish, greatly limiting the severity of a burn. In many cases, they can mean the difference between ...

Comparing Welding Jackets and Their Features   Elliotts continue to lead the way in protective clothing for welders, offering an extensive range of welding garments, made from a variety of fabric to meet the safety needs of welders in all kinds of environments. Whether you are MIG, TIG, or Stick welding, indoors, outdoors, working in ...

Guide to Find the Perfect Fitting Safety Gloves   It is universally known that gloves are the frontline protection for the hands. In fact, an article in Occupational Environmental Medicine, by Sorock et al, shows that wearing protective gloves in industrial work reduces the risk of hand injury by up to 60 percent.     Most ...

  Be Safe When Doing Your DIY Projects   Christmas holidays are nearly upon us, which means spare time to catch up on those tasks you’ve let slip through the cracks throughout the year.     Based on statistical information:   ◉   75% of DIY injuries occur around the home while completing maintenance, ...