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.  ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.    Harnessing ...

At Elliotts, We Take Standards Seriously When It Comes To Arc Flash Protection    Elliotts manufactures and customises a large range of industry-specific ArcFlash, and rated Protective Clothing for the Australasian Market. Wearing ArcFlash-specific flame-resistant clothing provides the necessary thermal protection to shield workers from ...

The Dos and Don’ts of Arc Flash PPE Maintenance   If you’ve ever purchased arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE), you know that it isn’t exactly an inexpensive purchase. But this is because of the highly engineered materials used, the extensive testing required and the fact that the gear has the ability to protect ...