Northrock PPE Catalogue- Australia Edition

PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDS

LOW VISIBILITY Workers who operate in low light and poor visibility conditions, especially those working in medium to high-risk environments are required to wear clothing that increases their visibility. At Portwest, we design and manufacture the most comprehensive range of certified enhanced and high visibility clothing on the market.

RAIN Exposure to rain without adequate protective clothing can have a serious affect on worker’s health. Potential workplace hazards can also be exacerbated in the rain, making surfaces slippery and dangerous. We develop high performance clothing, PPE, hand and foot protection that protects in wet weather conditions.

EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES Extremely cold or wet weather conditions present a serious work place hazard. Frostbite and hypothermia are real concerns for many industrial workers. Portwest provides workwear and PPE solutions for all climatic conditions.

EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES The harmful effects of the sun seriously compromise workers' health. The Portwest design team have developed innovative cooling products that keep workers cool and protected from extreme heat and sun exposure.

HEAT AND FLAME Workers in the toughest industries regularly encounter heat and flame. Whether it is radiant, convective or conductive heat, serious injuries and even fatalities are caused by heat and flame hazards. Workers deserve the powerful protection offered by Portwest’s innovative flame resistant range of products.

ELECTRIC ARC An electric arc is a rapid and instantaneous electric discharge of high current between conductors generating very bright light and intensive heat. If a worker is in close proximity to an Arc flash, serious injury and even death can occur.

ELECTROSTATIC - ESD Electrostatic discharge, or ESD as it is more commonly known, is the rapid, spontaneous transfer of electrostatic charge induced by a high electrostatic field. Failure to protect against the dangers of ESD cost industries millions every year.

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