DTS, Taranaki -Success Story   'We want to keep our employees safe, so we have mandated positive air-pressure units across our workplace now.'   We talk with some of the team at DTS ab... Read more

Rough, callused hands are often seen as a symbol of hard work, endurance and strength. A scar here and there is something to be proud of. With great grip strength, and an acclimatised sense of the wor... Read more

Engineering can be rough work. With a constant need to pick things up, handle fiddly pieces and hard to grip items, dry and oily surfaces, as well as dealing with dust, dirt, sparks, and heat – your... Read more

Respirators are inevitable when you're working in a metal fabrication workshop. They protect us from breathing in the bad stuff, like welding fumes that can cause cancer and other effects. But wh... Read more

Keeping your welding helmet & respirator well maintained has great health and financial benefits! You'll find your helmet will always be comfortable, perform at it's best, and you'r... Read more

Hats off to anyone welding in confined spaces! You guys deserve a pat on the back. Welding fumes alone are dangerous enough, but then the additional dangers that come with confined spaces....this is r... Read more

Bladerunner Boats Ltd, Auckland - Success Story   'If you can make the environment better for the welder, a) they’re happier, and b) it’s easier, and there’s also the occupational health... Read more

DNL Stainless Fabrications Ltd, Auckland - case study   'As soon as you put it on you could tell the difference in the vision'   Joel Stitt from DNL spills the beans on what he thinks ... Read more

With disposable masks in hot demand, suppliers are having to import masks fast. This means a lot of the masks available are marked as having KN95 (China) or N95 (US) standard. Let’s have a look at h... Read more

With respiratory safety and social distancing a big concern for many businesses, there is huge demand for disposable masks.  However a safer and more economical alternative to disposable masks are h... Read more

FACT: Hands are one of the most important tools in the workshop.  They are also one of the most forgotten about when it comes to protection in the engineering workshop.  Many experienced engineers h... Read more

Powered air purifying respirator helmets have quite a few benefits when it comes to protecting your lungs, face and head, but did you know the biggest benefits come from wearing your helmet ALL DAY? O... Read more