Cleaning products, solvents, paints, fuels and certain laboratory chemicals are a few examples of dangerous goods that can be found in workplaces. In addition to the danger of fire, flammable materials may themselves present a health hazard through fumes, and contact with skin etc.
So, how do you properly store flammable products?
The SLC80 is a rating number used in Australia and New Zealand. This number is the level of protection achievable by 80% of the test subjects in laboratory testing. During the test procedure, the hearing protection device is subjected to physical forces, stretching, heating and concussion - to simulate real wearing conditions over a period of time.
Slips, trips and falls can happen in any workplace. They can occur at the entry of a building, in the kitchen, in cool rooms, on loading docks, and obviously steps, slopes and uneven surfaces. Here are some tips on how to prevent common slips, trips and falls in the workplace.
Safety glasses come with seemingly endless combinations of features. From frame style and colour to lens coating and safety standards, there is safety glasses for any given situation.
Choosing the correct safety glasses colour lens depends on the environment and lighting conditions combined with the unique needs and preferences of the wearer.
The key to proper protection is selecting the right respirator mask for you. Regardless of how good the respirator fits it is unable to filter out the hazards that it is not designed for, and conversely a poorly fitted respirator is nearly useless.
