Storemasta Safe-T-Wash decontamination range
03 February, 2011 byIn many laboratory and testing facilities the use of corrosive and toxic chemicals present a substantial risk to technicians and the need to have ready access to an emergency wash is imperative. The Safe-T-Wash decontamination range includes handheld spray washes, bench-, floor- and wall-mount eye/face washes and full decontamination showers.
Virogard TB defence mask
03 February, 2011 byTest results of a fabric facemask developed in Australia show a 99.9% kill rate against the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
Excel Scientific SealMate sealing film dispensing system
03 February, 2011 byThe Excel Scientific SealMate is a handheld sealing film dispensing system.
Ansell glove protection standards
07 October, 2010 byNumeric codes and symbols are used for specifying protection levels on gloves so the level of protection matches the task. Cost control by matching the protection codes to the appropriate risk is also an important factor.
GDS Technologies GDS404 gas alarm
06 August, 2010 byThe GDS Technologies GDS404 is a 1-4 channel gas alarm. The versatile system configuration for monitoring any combination of oxygen, combustible and toxic gases, meets the requirements for economical and reliable monitoring of gas levels.
Biosystems ToxiPro gas monitor
04 February, 2010 bySperian Protection has introduced the three-window Biosystems ToxiPro gas monitor to its instrumentation product range. Designed to monitor atmospheric hazards in a low-cost and highly effective system, the ToxiPro is a fully serviceable and re-usable monitor with a host of features.
Dressing for space
22 October, 2009An RMIT University alumnus is working on a range of next-generation spacesuits for NASA and other space agencies to use on missions to the Moon and Mars.
Safety glove
01 October, 2009 byThe Ansell HyFlex 11-435 glove offers high-level hand protection and day-long comfort for people handling sharp or slippery objects and materials.
Personal environmental monitors
01 October, 2009 byThe MSP Corporation Model 200 Personal Environmental Monitor is a lightweight personal sampler for collecting airborne particles in the PM2.5 and PM10 size ranges. PM2.5 and PM10 particles are airborne particles less than 2.5 and 10 µm, respectively. They are frequently used to provide a measure of airborne particle concentration for studying potential health effects of airborne particles in the indoor or outdoor environment.
Over prescription lens safety glasses
30 September, 2009 byBollé has released a line of safety glasses specially designed for use by laboratory personnel who wear prescription lenses.
Emergency eyewash station
10 August, 2009 byKartell’s emergency eyewash station Art. 2386 is moulded in high-impact polystyrene. The directions are clearly printed on the support rack and the bottle can be filled with distilled water or other medicated liquid for ophthalmic use.
Prowler safety glasses
10 June, 2009The lightweight Prowler claims to set a new standard in fashionable safety. These safety glasses feature dual-lens technology with lightweight hydrated nylon frames, a Bolle invention, to deliver strength and flexibility.
Chemical spill neutralisation kit
09 June, 2009 byThe Nanoscale Fast-Act is a rapid response safety kit offering one-step neutralisation of either liquid or vapour spills. Fast-Act (First Applied Sorbent Treatment — Against Chemical Threats) has been successfully trialled on hydrofluoric acid at the Australian National University to complement its successful use on most toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
Emergency eye wash
08 April, 2009 byThe Plum Sterile pH Neutralizing Emergency Eye Wash consists of a buffered phosphate solution that rapidly neutralises even concentrated acids and alkalis, rendering them harmless. Further rinsing with the Plum Sterile Saline Emergency Eye Wash allows users to seek medical treatment while preventing further contamination.
Mamba safety glasses
08 April, 2009The lightweight, fashionable Mamba safety glasses feature dual material design with polycarbonate frame front and co-moulded temple arms. The single-piece, close-fitting lens provides improved eye protection and the rubber nose pads provide a comfortable fit.
