Heat Stress and Arc Rated PPE
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1y ago
  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. Heat stress is not only a health hazard but it also creates a greater risk for accidents, since workers are less alert and may not be able to think clearly. It is important to be aware of how you, as either an employer or worker, can lower the risk of heat stress as it can affect both health and productivity.  What is Heat Stress? Heat ..read more
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Safe Work Procedures
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1y ago
WHAT ARE SAFE WORK PROCEDURES? For some industries such as welding and chemical, it may be obvious to associate risk with many, if not all of the jobs/tasks. However, not all industries have tasks that can be so obvious to assess such as loading, unloading, packing, unpacking and handling goods may expose workers to back injuries. Safe Work Procedures ensure that all employees are aware of the issues/ potential hazards in their workplaces and outline how to avoid injury or illness while doing these tasks.   WHAT NEEDS A WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURE? Deciding what tasks require a written sa ..read more
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Elliotts Welding Foot Protection
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1y ago
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 shoes to help protect you from sparks that may fall on your feet. You will notice that some spats wrap entirely around your boot, while others go up your leg with coverings over the top of your shoe.  No matter which you choose, you need to make sure they will fit over the shoes you are wearing to ..read more
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NEVER JUDGE A GLOVE BY ITS COVER!
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1y ago
The Importance of Hand Protection in the Workplace “It is a common misconception that all Personal Safety Items, including gloves, are subject to and must meet all mandatory standards that are in place in Australia. But the reality is, as many standards aren’t legislated, some manufacturers choose not to apply certification to their manufacturing processes. The consequence being that the very product designed to keep you safe, may not necessarily do their job as expected." Richard Donarski Team Leader – Health & Safety Product Services – Assurance Services Impacts to the hand and wrist in ..read more
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Hand Safety: The Cost of Compromise
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1y ago
Getting The Right Kind of Safety Gloves for the Job Injuries to the hands and fingers are one of the most common occurrences in the Australian manufacturing, construction, mining and oil and gas industries, and with SO many PPE gloves available on the Australian market (both online and in-store), how do you select the right glove to best protect your customers? In a nutshell, it will all depend on what task they are undertaking as to which glove will support the best in their role. When selecting or recommending a glove, many people do not realise that there is no standardised area of pro ..read more
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Always Wear Appropriate PPE with Handling Liquid Nitrogen
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1y ago
Last 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 boiling point of -195.8°C and can expand to a very large volume of gas. That vapour can rapidly freeze skin tissue, resulting in cold burns, frostbite and permanent damage to the effect areas, even with just a brief exposure.  There is a common misconception about the need for proper PPE. WHS Qld inspectors found tha ..read more
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How to Manage Workplace Heat Stress
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1y ago
Impact Of Heat Stress and How To Manage It 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.  Sometimes this is done smoothly – when in a higher room temperature, your body produces sweat and cools itself back down, but when you have extra factors affecting the body, such as mandatory protective gear that obstructs sweating, your body might overheat and collapse.   Heat Stress Can Damage Your Personnel and Your Business ..read more
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Dangers of an ArcFlash
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2y ago
    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 insulation or isolation between electrified conductors is no longer sufficient to withstand the applied voltage. The extremely high temperatures of these arcs are about four times as high as that of the sun’s surface (about 20,000°C). Queensland currently holds the title for the highest number of arc flash incidents ..read more
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Picking the Right Elliotts Leg Protection
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3y ago
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.   TROUSERS There are a few different options when it comes to trousers. In our Big Red Range, you can choose either Full Seat or Seatless Trouser or for a more breathable option - Chaps. Elliotts’ BIG RED® welders apparel uses soft, premium, selected red butt BIG RED® leather, which is extremely durable, flame resistant and offers excellen ..read more
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Correct Heavy Lifting Procedure
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3y ago
Prevent Manual Handling Injuries Through Proper Lifting According to Better Health Australia, 1 in 3 injuries to Australian workers are caused by incorrect manual handling. A manual handling injury can result from a load being lifted incorrectly, or lifted in an unsafe environment. Maximum Weight Limits for Lifting The Work Health and Safety Regulations have not prescribed a maximum weight limit for men or women as everyone has different physical capabilities.  Attention must be paid to manufacturer’s recommendations and precaution statements provided in user manuals, brochures or on the ..read more
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