Which nitrile glove do I need? A guide to Shield gloves
The range of Shield gloves is available in three different colours – adopting a traffic light system for straightforward selection…
Category: PPE
Essentials for a COVID safe workplace
The Covid-19 outbreak has seen an unprecedented demand for PPE resulting in the market being flooded with tonnes of new…
Whats the difference between valved and unvalved respirator masks?
Disposable respirator masks offer protection to the wearer against respiratory hazards such as dusts and mists. The filtering face piece…
Care and maintenance of the 3M Versaflo powered respirator series T-300
The 3M Versaflo TR-300 series of powered air respirators have to be maintained to retain their full protection levels. It…
What is the difference between an FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 disposable mask?
A filtering face piece (FFP) respirator mask is a type of respiratory protective equipment (RPE). RPE is designed to protect…
Safe disposal of PPE and potentially contaminated waste from Covid-19 exposure
There are guidelines regarding the safe disposal of PPE like gloves, cleaning cloths, masks and wipes. The best resource for…
What filters do I need for the 3M 7500 series half face mask?
The 7500 series half face mask is a reusable respirator mask that when combined with appropriate filters can provide respiratory…
Do I need a fit test to wear a respirator mask?
If your company uses tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) then a fit test is a legal requirement. The fit test…
How to choose the correct lens type for your protective glasses
Understanding the tints used on a lens is one of the most critical factors in deciding which is the most…