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Introducing... bespoke levels of building protection
Does your fast-paced facility demand a column protection solution that is high strength, impact resistant and stackable to protect at any height? A new addition to A-SAFE's column protection range, wrap around Column Guards are an easy-install option for critical fuss-free protection.
Now available to order, featuring: • I mpact-Absorption: shock-absorbing technology protects vital structures and building fabric • W rap Around fit: simple installation with interlocking stacking for column protection at every height • S tructural Protection: minimise risk of a structural collapse and long-lasting damage to your building • M ulti-purpose use: designed for use in a range of applications - exterior and interior • M odular Design: column protection with stackable, customisable width and height • F ork Protection: built-in protection and deflection to guard against fork penetration
A-Safe Australasia Pty Ltd 02 9625 8927 www.asafe.com
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HEADSETS SAFEGUARD HEARING WITH BLUETOOTH ONBOARD Honeywell has come up with a protective headset that will allow workers to stay connected while protecting their hearing in noisy working environments. Howard Leight Sync Wireless protective earmuffs integrate Bluetooth wireless technology to let workers talk on the phone, connect with coworkers, get instructions and perform tasks without sacrificing hearing protection. The headsets can block out as much as 80% of background noise. And the wireless format eliminates the need for cords or cabling that can pose trip, slip or hand hazards. “Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant safety risk in industrial and commercial settings, so ensuring workers keep hearing protection in place at all times is critical,” says Mahmoud Barakat, Product Manager, Hearing Protection, for Honeywell Industrial Safety. “With Sync Wireless, workers who rely on smart phones or need to stay connected with coworkers or their supervisors in noisy environments can stay connected and productive without sacrificing safety.” “Slipping off a headset to take a call creates safety risks,” says Barakat. “Honeywell is committed to adapting new technologies to keep workers and their job sites connected and safe.”
The Sync Wireless uses Bluetooth 4.1 to ensure reliable connectivity and data transfer using 4G cellphones. Its ergonomic design features a steel headband and padded earcups, and provides simple operation, with volume control buttons and flashing coloured lights to indicate different settings. The integrated boom microphone provides crystal-clear communication in noisy environments and rotates out of the way when not in use. And the rechargeable Li-ion battery provides more than 16 hours use on a single charge. Honeywell Safety Products 1300 139 166 www.honeywellsafety.com
SAFETY BARRIER REELS ARE QUICK AND EASY TO DEPLOY AK Reels has come up with a solution to the problem of safety traffic management in large open areas. The company’s RC 3000 Series high-visibility safety barrier reels are easy to deploy and available in lengths from 5 to 25 metres. Working bays, loading docks, and warehouse doorways generally have fixed safety barriers and signage in place. It is the surrounding open areas where issues often arise. The ability to quickly and effectively cordon off an area more than 10m wide is essential as time can often be a factor in preventing potential injury during pick up or delivery. The Australian made reels offer a practical solution that is light in weight (at less than 7.5kg for the largest 25m reel) and is made from food grade polypropylene so there are no issues with corrosion. The tape material is woven nylon that is similar to seatbelt webbing,
and is printed in colour coded red/white or yellow/black. Many of Australia’s major mining companies have introduced these units into their massive workshops (as seen in the picture). In this application the reels have been put to the ultimate test by the heat, dust and hard work of the operators in the Australian outback. And they have lasted for years. The practical uses are numerous, and the reels have been widely accepted by safety managers keen to support an innovative Australian product. Custom colours and wording are optionally available as are magnetic brackets that provide complete mobility of the system. AK Reels 03 94604455 www.akreels.com.au