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When it comes to Gloves – Elliotts knows what it’s talking about.
Types of Safety Gloves by Elliotts Quality Safety Gear
With hand and wrist injuries being the most common work-related injuries it’s easy to see why choosing the right hand protection is so important. Elliotts have 50 years of experience in glove design and manufacture focusing on innovative, quality hand protection solutions. With ...
Musculoskeletal Injuries at Work
What You Need to Know About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are a common and costly problem for people and companies on a global scale. In Australia, work-related MSI is the most common condition for which workers’ compensation claims are currently lodged.
What are ...
How to pick the Best Welding Gloves
Helpful Guide For Selecting Welding Gloves
Since there is an overwhelming number of welding gloves to choose from, it is critical to have a good strategy for selecting the right pair for the job. To guide your decision making we recommend using the 3 P's – protection, performance, and price - to evaluate your selection....
Cut Protection for Gloves – Standard Update
Changes to the EN388 Safety Glove Standard
Mid-2016 will be a turning point in the safety industry as it is when the revision to the EN388 standard for gloves will be published and available to the public!
Why the change?
The EN388 standard has not been revised since 2003. Since then, there have been advances in ...
Did You Know – What is Modacrylic?
Modacrylic and Its Uses
Modacrylic is a word that is most commonly used when discussing FR Workwear and Clothing.
Did you know that our Tecasafe Plus FR Workwear is constructed from a tri-blend that is 48% modacrylic? Did you know that this is one of the reasons why Tecasafe Plus is a soft, lightweight fabric that is extremely ...
Design and Innovation
Revolutionising The Safety Equipment Industry
At Elliotts, innovation is at the front and centre of what we do. This is because we think outside of the box and pioneer new ideas that are maintained and developed until the unimaginable happens, and we create a new product. We are always asking “What’s next?” This simple ...
FR Workwear is Perfect for all Workers and Businesses
3 Big Advantages of FR Work Clothing to Your Business
It is a common misconception that flame-resistant clothing is only worn by firefighters or in the petroleum industry. It is rather the opposite, flame-resistant clothing is vital to many industries, not just those directly affected by fire. In this week’s blog, we are going to ...
What You Should Know About Workplace Bullying
Prevent and Stop Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the workplace not only affects staff, but it can also affect organisations in their ability to operate. Yet despite this, new research shows that bullying in the workplace is on the increase.
What is Workplace Bullying?
In its simplest form, workplace bullying is ...
Black Lung – What is it and How is it Affecting Queensland Miners?
Black Lung and How to Control It
Last month marked the eighth Queensland miner to be diagnosed with Black Lung since May last year. So what is black lung? Why has it suddenly re-emerged, and how can we control it?
What is Black Lung?
Black Lung – also known as pneumoconiosis - is a chronic, irreversible lung ...
Welders at Serious Risk from Welding Fumes
Ensure Welders' Safety With Proper Protective Equipment & Safety Measures
Welders encounter a wide range of atmospheric hazards, such as fluorides, lead, zinc, and toxic cleaning compounds. Exposure to zinc oxide often results in Metal Fume Fever. Named for its flu-like symptoms, Metal Fume Fever is an acute allergic reaction many ...